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

JOANA MARTOS (Jódar, Jaén, 1973). “Still Life with Fruit and a Red Teapot.” “Metaphysics” series, 2011. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Certificate of authenticity included. Measurements: 51 x 61 cm. In this composition, Joana Martos explores the expressive possibilities of the still life through an arrangement of fruits, glass and ceramic vessels on a surface covered with fabrics. The hallmarks of the luminous greens of the vase, the orange tones of the teapot and the fruit, and the deep violet hues of the background create an intense chromatic dialogue. The visible brushstrokes and dynamic treatment of the surfaces bring vitality to an everyday scene, transforming it into an exercise in light, volume, and compositional balance. 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 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.