“There are days when I don’t feel overwhelmed by fame”.
Sergio Vilchez Vidal
is a Spanish writer, musician, and multidisciplinary artist known for his experimental and absurdist literary works. His writing often explores imagination, narrative form, and humor, blending elements of fiction, theatre, and essay.
“It’s hard to decide what to write about oneself”.
Early life and career
Vilchez Vidal began his artistic career in music at the age of eighteen, playing lead guitar in the band La Cripta in Zaragoza, Spain. The group performed in various local venues during that period.
In his mid-twenties, after receiving several literary awards, he published his first book, Ella, yo y los demonios, with Zócalo Editorial, with support from Spanish writer Félix Romeo.
Alongside his literary activity, he played bass in the band Catholic Lapse, with whom he released the album Animal families.
Move to Ireland and multidisciplinary work
Vilchez Vidal later moved to Dublin, where he worked as a computer scientist while continuing his artistic pursuits.
During this period, he participated in the band The CrayonZ, releasing the album nena. He also explored other creative disciplines, including cinematography, photography, and scriptwriting, before ultimately focusing on literature as his primary form of expression.
Literary work
Vilchez Vidal’s work is characterized by experimentation with narrative structure and a strong emphasis on imagination and absurd humor. His texts often blur the boundaries between genres such as novel, theatre, and essay.
Notable works include:
- Cartuchos de feria – a collection of stories combining surreal humor and exaggerated characters.
“Somewhere in the midst of all this, I believe I got married and had a daughter”. - Ostrario (sacando molusco) – a fragmented narrative built from interconnected micro-stories.
- El caso del envenenamiento de la cerveza con bilis de cocodrilo – a hybrid work mixing detective fiction, comedy, and philosophical reflection.
- Poneos como queráis – a novel noted for its absurdist tone and unconventional themes.
- SILLYFUNKEN (Las cosas como no son) – presented by the author as a philosophical synthesis exploring the evolution of thought.
His writing frequently examines the role of imagination as a fundamental human capacity and challenges traditional literary conventions.
Style and themes
Vilchez Vidal’s work is often described as:
- Absurdist and surreal
- Genre-defying
- Focused on imagination and storytelling
His narratives frequently incorporate humor, philosophical reflection, and unconventional structures, sometimes resembling theatrical dialogue or fragmented compositions.
“I am the man of my dreams”.
Personal life
Vilchez Vidal has lived in Dublin, where he has combined his professional career in computing with his artistic activities. He is married and has a daughter.
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