Patricia Parra

PATRICIA PARRA GARRIGÓS (Valencia, 1993).
“Dreams”, 2022.
Mixed media on paper.
Signed and dated in the lower right-hand corner.
Certificate included.
Dimensions: 45 x 32 cm; 69 x 55.5 cm (frame).
The artist states that she sees drawing as a fundamental way of expressing everything that goes on in her mind; she captures the stimuli around her and uses it as a means of releasing emotions and dreams. In her pieces, there is an element of pre-planned work, such as the colour palette and the arrangement of elements; however, according to Patricia, “the magic is created when colour is given the freedom to materialise as a loose, imprecise yet beautiful splash”. During her training as an architect, she developed a much more firmly established understanding of balance and composition. A fundamental premise in her work is the search for harmony between the patches of colour and the empty spaces, as well as the language of colour itself. “The study of colour is a truly complex yet highly rewarding endeavour, and one from which one is constantly learning. In my works, I favour intense, vibrant colours. Explosive combinations brimming with optimism, paired with more neutral tones that provide the necessary stability.” Patricia Parra concludes by explaining that “Every artist has a story to tell, and it is always through experience and daily work that this story emerges most naturally. It’s important to have good references and to draw inspiration from other similar artists, as this always helps you progress faster and with greater quality, as well as from other fields such as photography and film. Developing your own style is the riskiest path, but it’s a wonderful journey that’s truly worth taking.”
The artist has taken part in several exhibitions between 2021 and 2022, including at the Thema Gallery (Valencia), in two restaurants and at her studio in the Cabanyal neighbourhood (Valencia) with the exhibition “Miradas”.