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.

With a distinctly biomorphic character, the composition brings together a set of rounded, intertwined volumes that evoke—without actually depicting them—bodies, organs, fruits, or embryonic forms. The limited color palette of pinks, burgundies, and earth tones reinforces this organic interpretation, while the gradations of light give the forms a fleshy, almost three-dimensional appearance.

Around the central core, faint lines and fibrous textures extend horizontally, creating a light and atmospheric setting. The precision of certain details coexists with deliberately ambiguous areas, placing the image at the intersection of anatomical observation, bodily memory, and imagination.

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 Competition, Barcelona; Selected for the Contemporary Art Exhibition at Gal. Canals, Sant Cugat; 1991 – Selected for the 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).