Miquel Martorell

"Art works such that if a painting only reflects the obvious, it becomes dull and ultimately loses all value... Today, we are at a moment where the story that painting tells seems to matter to no one... We need to feel the spiritual side of painting. Art only works when it moves us, but not everyone is moved by the same art! When standing before a painting or sculpture, it should elevate us above the material."

— Miquel Martorell Bonet, 1951, Palma de Mallorca

"In the work of Miquel Martorell Bonet, the specific constructive coherence does not reveal its intrinsic identity until it is completed by figuration—a concrete relief framework. The idea of the piece is generally displaced to the sides, causing the composition to appear contrasted. This artist's quest between the boundaries of painting and sculpture is constant, utilizing the most varied resources: classical figuration, symbolism, expressionism, constructivism—all expressed in a highly personal manner. He displays his ability for aesthetic expression, free from any guidelines."

— Salvador Carretero Rebés, Conservator of the Museum of Fine Arts of Santander