Maria Santiso
BIO & STATEMENT
In the work of Mesantiso (Madrid, Spain), the traces of graphite, the tension of a tangled black thread and the texture of the lithographic pencil make thoughts visible.
Art is her outlet for organizing everything that stirs inside her. The female body is the guiding thread, and the absence of deterrents like backdrops or merely decorative elements creates an identity, as she seeks to focus on what she wants to capture without distractions.
Mesantiso's artwork is an intimate work that seeks to provoke reflection through its depiction and its titles, inviting viewers to delve into the threads and lines to discover what lies hidden beyond a first viewing.
Training • Higher School of Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Assets of Madrid. • In 1988 she joined the Engraving and Lithography Workshop of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, where she is now a professor. • He completed his training in various engraving workshops, including the Royal Mint in Madrid; the Círculo de Bellas Artes, taught by Antonio Gayo; the CIEC Foundation (Betanzos); and the Antonio Saura Engraving Workshops (Fuendetodos). • Since 2004, he has had his own printing and lithographic editions workshop in Madrid, where he combines the creation of his own work, editions for other artists, and teaching different techniques in the world of graphic art. • In 2008, she received the Pilar Juncosa Scholarship for Training, Experimentation and Creation at the Joan Miró Graphic Art workshops.
Group Exhibitions • “Sur le fil” Natalia Gomendio Gallery, Paris • “Music” Anabel Segura CC (Alcobendas-Madrid) • “The secret of the bag” BAT Alberto Cornejo Gallery (Madrid) • “Silence” Anabel Segura CC (Alcobendas-Madrid) • “Miguel, art infected by his fighting spirit” CC Anabel Segura (Alcobendas Madrid) • “5 Girls' Ways” Gallery Material (Madrid) • “Orbit_ados” CC Anabel Segura (Alcobendas, Madrid) • “Labyrinthus” CC Villa de Móstoles • “Tribute to HCB” Anabel Segura CC (Alcobendas, Madrid) • The New Creators FEM (Madrid) • "The Art of Technique 2" Museo Casa de la Moneda (Madrid)
Solo Exhibitions • “Don’t stop walking” Brita Prinz Gallery (Madrid) • “roads” San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) • “no address” Kalón Gallery (Tudela) • Barcel-one Gallery (Barcelona) • “Moments” AMMAC Gallery (Puertollano) • “felt thoughts, lived feelings” CC Villa de Móstoles • San Lorenzo de El Escorial exhibition hall; “Hilada” • Estamparte Gallery (Madrid).
International Contemporary Art Fairs. Estampa Contemporary Art Fair Madrid. (Multiple editions, including 2023). SetUp Contemporary ArtFair Bologna (2016). Miniartextil Montrouge (2015). DDessin 2015 Paris (2015). Affordable Art Fair Brussels (2014). FIG Bilbao (2012-2023). II Arteando Irún Art Fair (2012). Geraldes da Silva Gallery (Porto). AAF London´10 Affordable Art Fair Brussels (2010). ARTELISBOA´09 AAF London´09 International Project La Collecte de Quebec, Canada.
Awards • First prize winner at the 14th International Engraving Prize “Villa de Cebreros. El Quexigal” • Honorable Mention in the 13th Contemporary Engraving Award of the General Directorate for Women • Accessit XXI Manuel Viola Quick Painting Award • Selections: XIV Contemporary Engraving Prize IV National Lithography Prize City of Gijón; XXXVI Carmen Arozena Engraving Prize I, II, III, IV and X San Lorenzo de El Escorial Engraving Prize XXIII Valenti Painting Prize (Barcelona) XII International Engraving Prize “Villa de Cebreros- El Quexigal”
Collections National Library (Madrid). Miguel de Cervantes House-Museum. Museum of Contemporary Art of Madrid. Museum of Digital Printmaking. Guanlan Museum of Contemporary Art (China). Private Collections in Europe and America.
Mesantiso 's works can be seen at:
DDR ART GALLERY , Calle de la Encomienda 21, 28012, Madrid.
Tel. +34 659819791
