Martinez Costa | Contemporary Artist: Artworks & Biography

Gerard spent his childhood in his hometown of Palafrugell (Catalonia) at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. He grew up in a creative family that was appreciative of the arts. This region of Empordà is historically a region of great artists and writers (Salvador Dalí). At the age of 18, he left to study engineering in Barcelona.\nHis first period, experimental and introspective, focused on abstraction and the medium. He was inspired by Catalan artists, such as Antoni Tapies and Josep Guinovart (twentieth century). Gradually, Gerard began incorporating photography into his works. Through this technique he expresses his emotions of everyday and urban life. On the canvas, he creates a space where everyday scenes, characters, and symbols of the city meet. Graffiti and bicycles are two recurring themes. Like the contemporary photographers Xavier Miserachs and Francesc Català-Roca, he seeks to capture the essence of Barcelona.\n