Igancio Fortún inauguró hace dos semanas su exposición “Lindes” en la Galería Antonio de Suñer (Madrid). En alguna de estas fotografías se puede observar parte de la obra expuesta. En el vídeo que hay a continuación, podréis ver con claridad por qué un paisaje son cientos.

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Although we are going to talk about paintings, Ignacio Fortun’ art work has something in common with photography, this is the light.
If photography is light, so are his works in a way. Landscapes come to life, scenes painted on zinc and aluminum that change in front of our eyes as the way light travels over them. The same landscape, transformed into hundreds.
Igancio Fortun two weeks ago opened his exhibition “Lindes” in Gallery Antonio de Suner Gallery (Madrid).
In some of these pictures you can see part of the exhibited work. In the video that follows, you can clearly see why a landscape are hundreds.

Desde que abrimos Studios16 al público hemos tenido visitas de todo tipo, amigos, familiares, vecinos, antiguos clientes, clientes futuros… Esto va por ellos!!! Pronto más!

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A dog who does not like posing, a grandmother who wants to be a super hero, the guy who thought being Nacho Duato, and that one who felt to be a model (I have to say something rancid pose)for Viceroy, or the couple who was for H&M, the girl who did not want to pose even getting paid, or the spontaneous singer ….
Since opening to the public Studios16 we have had several visits, friends, relatives, neighbors, old clients, new clients… More coming soon!

Esta excusa es todo el tiempo, esfuerzo, ilusión, nervios, … y muchas cosas mas que estamos (plural, porque no lo hago sola) invirtiendo en cumplir un sueño, en tener nuestro estudio. Tener nuestro propio lugar en el que trabajar, hacer fotografías, atender a clientes, reunirnos con visitas y amigos… en definitiva, nuestro sitio. Estoy excusada, no?

Así que bueno, espero que el próximo post sea para invitaros a la inauguración!

Since I started writing this blog, like four years ago I’ve been telling myself I never put the typical post saying “After a time without writing …”, or ” I regret not writing sooner but … ” The truth is that today could, but no … because I have a good excuse!

I hope to invite you to the opening in the next post!

Concha Montserrat phoned me yesterday noon asking me for a brief interview in her radio program “La ventana de Aragón”, so there I went! This is the result. My interview is around the 36 minute, although the previous interview was also interesting. One more thing… is in spanish!

¡Muchas gracias de nuevo a todos por vuestra presencia, apoyo y palabras! Fué una noche increible, al menos para mi…

Thanks to all you came yesterday to the opening! The truth is that it was very emotive seeing so many people, and meeting new people, people who had seen my work but not had the pleasure of knowing.
Thanks again to all for your presence, support and words! It was an incredible night, at least for me … ;)

“Parejas” es un proyecto personal, realizado en Londres a lo largo de doce meses. Está basado en una serie de retratos de parejas de inmigrantes instaladas en Londres. Tal como explica el texto que acompaña cada uno de ellos, los retratos son un reflejo de las diferentes circunstancias personales, de las diversas trayectorias vitales, que explican que sus protagonistas se encuentren, en un momento dado, compartiendo su vida al lado de otra persona en una ciudad extranjera.

Os espero!

I insist a little bit more … if anyone does not know it yet …
I am having an exhibition next month, the open day will be on Tuesday 4th at 7pm at Joaquín Roncal, Zaragoza (Spain).

“Couples” is a personal project, developed in London over twelve months. It is based on a serie of portraits of couples of immigrants living in London. As the accompanying text explains each of them, the portraits are a reflection of the different personal circumstances of the different life paths, explaining that its protagonists are, at any given time, sharing his life with another person in a foreign city.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Curator’s Network busca a 20 artistas españoles para darles la oportunidad de enseñar su trabajo a nivel mundial. Desde el próximo 17 de Noviembre, y hasta el 20 del mismo mes, se reunirán en Matadero Madrid expertos internacionales que valorarán los portfolios de los participantes. A parte de esto les ofrecerán la oportunidad de tener su perfil en la base de datos de Curator’s Network, lo cual facilitará que otros agentes internacionales puedan ver su trabajo una vez finalizado el evento.

Si te interesa, y quieres algo mas de información, haz click aquí!

Do you have an interesting art project? Do you want to show it to the world? Curatorr’s Netwrok is looking for Spanis, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian and Czech artists eager to seize this opportunity! During the first Curators’ Network gathering, artists will be able to meet with international experts who will discuss their portfolio with them. Artist will also have a self-managed profile in the Curators’ Network digital database that will give other international agents a chance to see their work long after the meeting has concluded.
Have a look at the terms of the contest here.

“Couples” is a personal documentary project. This is a serial of portraits of immigrants living in London. It explores why those people are living in this city and the relationship between them and London. The portraits were taken at their places as their personal and own space.

The opening will be next month, October 4th. I will be happy if you come from London , or if you are in Zaragoza, maybe somewhere else in Spain… I would love to see you around and have a drink together!

You can read more information (in Spanish) here.

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That was what happened in my last wedding in London. Not a single guest was asked to pose in front of the camera, they just came and smiled… They did not even asked for a photograph with the bride and groom, “What for?” said one of them…

More portraits

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