Cristofol Almirall

CRISTOFOL ALMIRALL MESTRE (Sant Pere de Ribes, Catalonia, 1952).
"Female nude".
Mixed media on paper.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 80 x 59 cm; 98 x 78 cm (frame).

Cristòfol Almirall was a renowned painter and artist. From an early age, he showed a great passion for drawing and painting. His first studio was the dovecote of the family home, where he developed his self-taught skills in art. In addition, he was in contact with the local painters of the time and looked for inspiration in the Ribes stream. At the age of 15, Cristòfol began working in the workshop of the renowned painter Francoise Bussi, in Can Ralet. Over time, his dedication and talent led him to hold his first exhibition at La Caixa de Sant Pere de Ribes in 1969, and later at the cultural and sports organization GER in 1972. During the 1970s, his works were exhibited in various locations such as Sant Pere de Ribes, Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú, until he was assigned to Melilla for his military service. After finishing his military service, Cristòfol returned to his hometown and began to work as a wall painter. In 1975, he married Leonardi Calendario Moreno and they started a family, being blessed with two daughters, Rita and Iolanda. For the past 32 years, he has continued to pursue his passion in his studio located on Albigesos Street. His love for travel, drawing nude bodies and painting Mediterranean landscapes has been expressed through various techniques and styles, such as pastel, oil, acrylic painting and watercolor. His work is characterized by an artistic evolution that combines figurative elements and collage techniques. Cristòfol Almirall has spread his art in various art galleries, galleries, fairs, cultural institutions, hotels, taverns and restaurants in Catalonia, Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the United States. Throughout his career, he has been awarded several painting prizes in different locations in Catalonia. He also actively participated in the beginnings of the art school of Sant Pere de Ribes with renowned artists such as Toli, Lluís Blay and Anton Vidal. In addition, she carried out the outstanding restoration of the paintings on the ceilings of the town hall. During the 1990s, Cristòfol was a teacher at the Can Puig workshop school, where he shared his knowledge and passion for art with his students. He was also a member of the Cercle d'Art de Sant Lluc in Barcelona, further enriching his artistic career. At present, Cristòfol Almirall Mestre continues creating, painting and preparing new material in his studio located in Lluís companyss street, 91 local esquerra in Sant Pere de Ribes (Bibliography: information consulted in the artist's web page).