M. Antonia Hernández i Subirachs

M. ANTONIA HERNÁNDEZ I SUBIRACHS (Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Barcelona, 1961).
Untitled.
Mixed media (acrylic and oil) on 300 g Fedrigoni paper
Certificate of authenticity included.
Measurements: 70 x 100 cm.

A succession of curves and concentric lines constructs a form in this work that is both enclosed and, at the same time, passable. The broad turquoise strokes fold over one another to form a sort of labyrinth, vessel, or portal, the center of which remains partially open due to the paper’s natural texture. The brushstrokes retain the traces of their path, revealing the speed and pressure of the gesture.

The ochre glazes that envelop the central structure lend warmth and temper the intensity of the greens and blues. Over them appear dark, irregularly shaped patches—resulting from the absorption of the pigment—which introduce a textural counterpoint. The result possesses a meditative quality, based on repetition, circulation, and the balance between transparency and density.

Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona, specializing in painting. Represented by the Espai B gallery in Barcelona. Awards and selections: 2001–Selected for the F.C. Barcelona Centenary Biennial; 2000–Selected for the Fundació A. Mutua Barcelona Painting Biennial; 1994 – Selected for the Ynglada Guillot International Drawing Prize, Barcelona; Selected for the Contemporary Art Exhibition at Gal. Canals, Sant Cugat; 1991 – Selected for Ricard Camí Award – Terrassa; 1990 – Selected for the Centelles Award – Centelles; Drawing Award, Martorell Art Salon; 1989 – Finalist, 2nd Cornellà Biennial of Young Artists; Selected for Young Artist Painting Award, Sala Parés, Barcelona; 1988 – First Prize in Painting, Martorell Art Fair; Raimond Maragall Award, Sala Parés, Barcelona; 1987 – Raimond Maragall Prize, Sala Parés, Barcelona; 1986 – Drawing Prize at the Martorell Art Fair; 1985 – Selected for the 23rd National Art Competition of Guadalajara; 1984 – Selected Joan Miró International Drawing Prize. He has participated in group exhibitions at Espai B in Barcelona (2008–2015), at the MX Espai 1010 Gallery in Barcelona (2011 and 2007); SalaConsell242 Gallery in Barcelona (2008, 2006); American Prints (2007)...; has participated in art fairs (KustArt 2010 in Bolzano, Italy; Lineart in Ghent 2009...); has held solo exhibitions at Espai Tectum in Sant Feliu de Llobregat (in 2015, 2012, 2006...), at the Palau Falguera in the same city (2013), and at the Joan Rafa Gallery in Sant Just Desvern (2008).