Jose Manuel Merello was
born in Madrid in 1960 and grew up teaching himself to paint and draw, inspired
by works in the Prado Museum of Madrid. His works have a Mediterranean and
Spanish feel, with references to Picasso and Matisse in his paintings. After
look through a book of modern artists, Merello’s abstract sketches captured my attention.
I thought it was also interesting that he thinks of himself as a somewhat second
tier artist, explaining that he feels as if he is the foundation for artists
who lead the trends. He explains that, “…what interests me is to draw from the
classic and contemporary traditions, deepen into the walked path, and remain
vigilant – like many other artists – to provide vanguard artists a solid
foundation.”[1]
Art of Spain, Artists. Spanish Painting.-Smoker (29x21 cm) Pencil[2]
It is said that Jose Merello is known for joining in a whole, all of the different artistic schools. I enjoy the simplicity of this sketch, the different textures of the lines, and the abstract way the woman's face is drawn.
Jose Merello seems to blend here the technical and intense with the sensual, using clear structure and lines with blended and blurred aspects to the left. What results is a shocking and seductive art work.
Art in Spain
Artists. Spanish Painting.-Sketch for Starts Girl (92x73 cm) Acrylic/Oil[4]
Jose Merello, in his sketches seems to choose women as his subjects and explains that he does this because he is a Spanish Artist who "is branded with fire for life.” Many of his works include fat women,
beautiful, women, and old women, sketched in a way that reveals some sort of
insecurity or struggle; struggle that Merello encountered growing up by walking
through the streets of Madrid.
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