Tag: Spain

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Mar Cantón

THE LUMINOUS SIDE OF MAR CANTÓN “I was born in Almería. I learnt about Art by creating Art. I am self-taught. A cronic and degenerative disease has kept me away from the marketplace and Art – in all its forms – is undoubtedly my best therapy as well as my Life, past, present and future. […]

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Oscar Varona

A TRANSGRESSIVE NARRATIVE STYLE Oscar Varona is a writer and a collagist from Madrid, Spain. Influenced by transgressive narrative styles and little conventional, he published his first book of stories, Tremolo in 2003. He has written several novels and some of his stories have been included in various international journals: The New Yinzer (USA, 2009), Mondo […]

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Luciano Sánchez

A NEW POPSURREALISM Luciano Sánchez is inspired by the Lowbrow Art or Popsurrealism movement that emerged in California in the late 1970s. Drawing upon elements of popular culture, underground comics, “kustom kulture,” and pop culture, Sanchez’s creations are infused with a touch of pessimism and post-apocalyptic connotations. His work often references the 70s, 80s, and […]

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Jorge Villalba

MAN, GOD, LIFE, DEATH The work of this Spanish artist is made up of different stages, all them characterized by an intense desire for ideal composition, by means of exquisite technique. An indisputable value of his art is its unusual character. In his paintings he takes a look at: man, God, life or death without […]

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Alessandra Favetto

WHAT’S BEHIND THE DOOR? Alessandra Favetto is best known for her extensive work in self-portraits and for her surreal photo montages. Her style is true, passionate and very emotional. In her images there are always concepts and meanings that go far behind what a viewer can see, leaving a door open for a subjective interpretation. […]

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Gerard Mas

AN ANACHRONISTIC CLASSICISM The sculptor Gerard Mas Pujolràs studied at The Llotja Advanced School of Art and Designs, Barcelona, specializing in sculpture and stone carving. The realistic forms of his characters, usually inspired by the great classical artists, show discreetly anachronistic attitudes, creating a tension that surprises the viewer. His works in resin show the […]

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