Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
Henry Ward Beecher
Ángeles Agrela (1966) is a Spanish artist who masterfully combines weaving, video, photography, painting, drawing, and graphic work in her creative practice. Each piece in her collection follows a narrative, as her works transition from one series to another, shaping a continuous story that reflects her vision of the body and artistic identity. Agrela is deeply influenced by the essence of being an artist, and her work often examines the role and perception of artists throughout history. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Alonso Cano University of Granada, Agrela has spent significant periods abroad, including in Naples (1991) and Havana (2007), where she received the prestigious Manuel Rivera Scholarship. Her first solo exhibition took place in 1994 at the Palace of the Counts of Gabia in Granada, during a time when conceptual art and political expressions were at the forefront of the art scene.
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In a revealing interview with art critic Paula Achiaga for El Cultural de ABC, Agrela reflected on her research into the history of painting, commenting,
The great masters are not by chance. In their work, there are always inspiring elements and solutions. Now I am looking forward to going to Madrid to see the exhibition of Ingres at the Prado.
This statement encapsulates her deep engagement with classical art while forging her unique path in contemporary creativity. In 2017, Agrela introduced two key projects that centered on feminine themes and imagery. The series “Fanzine” draws inspiration from fashion magazines, comics, and media icons, utilizing hair as a recurring motif to explore identity and camouflage within pop culture. Her other project, The Favor of the Beauties, presented at the Yusto/Giner Gallery in Málaga, reflected similar thematic concerns. Her extensive project Lucia and Her Braids has been showcased in numerous public and private galleries, further cementing her reputation as a powerful voice in modern art.
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