

Mª Justa Rayego
Hometown: Villanueva de la Serena-Badajoz
Based in: Ciudad Real-Spain
Hometown: Villanueva de la Serena-Badajoz
Based in: Ciudad Real-Spain
Mª Justa Rayego Seriñán:
Born in Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz, Justa Rayego is a Spanish contemporary abstract artist who lives and works between Ciudad Real and Madrid.
She began her education at the Cáceres Art School and has continued to expand her knowledge and skills throughout her career.
Her interest in experimenting has led her to disciplines as varied as engraving, painting, sculpture or photography.
Her distinctive personal style integrates a wide range of materials and techniques, and she is characterized by the use of contrasting colors and bold compositions that combine geometric and organic shapes. Her works of art seek to connect with the observer and convey a sense of positivity and belonging.
Rayego's artworks have been displayed in exhibitions in Spain, including "Signos y Símbolos" at the Brita Printz Gallery and "La Mirada Positiva" at the Larra Gallery, both in Madrid, or "Temps des Dones" at the O Gallery + Or in Valencia.
He has also participated in art fairs such as ARCO (Edition 2000), ESTAMPA (Editions 2002 - 2010), The Pool Art Fair at Chelsea Hotel in New York in 2008, XIII Shanghai Art Fair in 2011 or Madeira International Art Biennale FEMINA 2011 and also He was awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2003 Edition of the Graphic Art Contest for Young Creators.
What inspires you?
The set of images from exhibitions, museums or works of artists whose works are based on color, such as Matisse, Klee, Picasso or Velázquez.
Describe your creative process.
My creative process is automatic, it is based on my memory, which is visual, and captures all kinds of images from my daily experiences: nature, cities, even movies, theater, etc., to later, in my studio, use them transformed into abstractions. of vibrant colors.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Color, abstraction and automatism.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Klee, Giacometti, Picasso, Matisse or Velázquez.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Concentration, music or silence.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Work, work and work.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Travel, museums and relationships with people.
Education
Sculpture Course “Drawing in the air” taught by José Luis Sánchez at the NATIONAL CALCOGRAPHY-MADRID
Spain, 2006
Awards
HONORABLE MENTION: GRAPHIC ART CONTEST FOR YOUNG CREATORS
2003
Exhibitions
"EXPOSITION DE PEINTURE INTERNATIONALE Comme un léger contretemps…”-LA GRANGE GALLERY
France, 2022
Press
L´Hebdo du vendredi
2022