MAGAZINES ARCHIVE – ISSUE #03
Antoni Tàpies
CONTACT SHEETS BY JEAN MARIE DEL MORAL
In December of this year marks the centenary of the birth of Antoni Tàpies i Puig. A self-taught painter and sculptor, a leading figure in informalism, considered one of the most prominent artists of the 20th century…
Jordi Alcaraz
THE FOOTPRINT OF TIME
We immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Jordi Alcaraz, with whom we spent an intriguing afternoon in his studio, filled with paintings, ceramics, and sculptures. Navigating among them was a delicate task…
Sergio Gómez
WORDS BY SUSO BARCIELA
Surprising the audience in each of your creations is challenging, and impressing both the art scene and critics even more so. One of those artists who has captivated the contemporary art scene is Sergio Gómez…
Jochen Mühlenbrink
DÜSSELDORF. GERMANY
I watched a film about Gerhard Richter, which left a lasting impression on me. I’m reminded of his profound statement “Ich denke nicht, ich male” (I don’t think, I paint). It felt clever and thought-provoking…
Ela Fidalgo
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARGARITO DELA GUETTO
I see figures protruding from the margins of the canvas, perhaps an allegory of myself trying to escape a format and expectations. Now, after six years of continuous and non-stop production, I feel a strong desire to lock myself in my studio…
Mitchell Johnson
CALIFORNIA. UNITED STATES
I am determined to make paintings which surprise me with their appearance and feeling. The painting’s surface, the mark making is very important, but I develop the surface intuitively, subconsciously….
Adam David Taylor
Narberth. Pembrokeshire. United Kingdom
I never go into a painting with an idea of how it will look finished and it’s just a case of figuring things out and fighting with it, lots of rubbing out and repainting….
Andrea Leria
ARCHIVING THE SELF: ASHES, MEMORY AND TESTIMONY
The biographical is forever tangled with the unresolved notion of one’s rightful place and an ever-changing identity. I returned to live in Spain at the age of 34, only then I began…
Hyangmok Baik
SEOUL. SOUTH KOREA
Travelers who are just starting their trip today, students art, lovers on a date, and even people who have just ended their relationship today. Thanks to this, I get a lot of inspiration sitting in my studio and looking at them through the window…
Andrew Cooper
LOS ANGELES. UNITED STATES
I grew up drawing at a very early age and even have a book at my mother’s home where I drew a picture of myself painting a canvas and wrote “I want to be an artist when I grow up.” I later attended art school in the states and received my training…
Heaps & Woods
Mastering the Art of Craftsmanship
In a world where art meets practicality, you’ll find us, Marta Jurado and Louis Chagnaud, the creative duo behind Heaps & Woods. We’re dedicated to celebrating craftsmanship’s timeless…
Cat Spilman
UNITED KINGDOM
I started painting in this style after my husband died. I didn’t intend for it to be a career, I just needed space and time to do something creative so I could begin to heal…
Sergio Roger
THE ART OF WEAVING STORIES AMIDST THREADS AND RUINS
Immersed in the timeless charm of Antiquity, Sergio Roger, a textile artist based in Barcelona, welcomes us to his new studio on the outskirts of Barcelona, housed in an old textile factory, as it could be no other way…
Antonia Showering
UNITED KINGDOM
I often stack several compositions on top of each painting. I think this helps the final image to become richer in emotion. Hidden imagery from the painting’s journey is sometimes visible…