59 - JOANA MARTOS (Jódar, Jaén, 1973).

JOANA MARTOS (Jódar, Jaén, 1973). “Still Life with White Ceramics.” “Metaphysics” series, 2010. Oil on canvas. Certificate of authenticity included. Dimensions: 43 x 51 cm. In this work, part of the “Metaphysics” series, Joana Martos reinterprets the traditional still-life genre through expressive painting and a distinctive chromatic sensibility. The composition features several pieces of white ceramics—one of them adorned with plant motifs—arranged against a background of dark tones. The violet, bluish, and pinkish hues, together with the treatment of light and shadow, lend volume to the objects and create an intimate and contemplative atmosphere. The loose brushwork introduces an element of spontaneity that transcends strictly naturalistic representation. For more than three decades, Joana Martos has pursued an artistic career in the visual arts and, more recently, in the audiovisual field. Beginning in 2012, she expanded her training in multimedia, graphic design, visual narrative, and animation, later pursuing advanced studies in art at the Vic School of Art and Design, where she specialized in video art projects. In 2018, she presented her project “Miradas de la India” at the Museu d’Art de la Pell in Vic, the result of a travel experience that has influenced her visual work. At the same time, she has developed immersive projects such as “Sacred Geometry,” aimed at exploring the relationship between image, sound, and consciousness. Her artistic practice also encompasses illustration, writing, and teaching.