Miroslav Spadrna (Pintorcheco) - Soñando con Venecia-dreaming of Venice XL

Dreaming of Venice (acrylic on canvas 60-90cm) Miroslav Spadrna (Czech painter) 2025 from Spain

Style: Abstract art and abstract expressionism, characterized by the use of vivid colors, textured application with a spatula, and lines that suggest movement.
Origin: Born on July 28, 1968, in the Czech Republic, in the city of České Budějovice.
Initial trajectory: Even before formally studying Fine Arts, he was actively painting and selling his works. By the age of 21, he was known in Germany, the Netherlands, and other European countries. By 25, he had sold more than 1,000 works around the world.
• Artistic evolution: Upon reaching 40 years old, he discarded commercial painting and immersed himself in a more authentic and profound artistic expression. He left his home and previous life to work on the street, experiencing poverty, loneliness, and passion firsthand. At 43, he began a new stylistic and creative phase.
Artist's philosophy: For him, art is a space of absolute freedom—where he connects with the essence of things and the deepest feelings. The only valid time is that of the brush; creating or recreating life on a canvas, paper, or sculpture is, for him, a sublime act.

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Achievements, recognitions, and exhibitions
Awards
• 2023: European Artist Award in Milan, Italy.
2021: Appointed Coordinator of Art and Painting of the Czech Republic.
Exhibitions
Participated in a group exhibition in Berja (Andalusia, Spain) in 2023.
Residences
Artistic residency in Garachico (Canary Islands, Spain) in 1997.
Representation and Critiques
Since 2025, it has been represented by 1819 Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain.
His work received critical reviews, including from Antonio Sánchez, director and curator of the 1819 gallery, who highlighted his collection as a 'pictorial symphony between light, nature, and essence,' with a technique that merges the abstract and the figurative, intense use of color, and deeply material texture.

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Artistic style

His/her work is characterized by an approach between the abstract and the figurative, where:
Thick and angular brushstrokes predominate, applied with mixed techniques (impasto) that create a remarkable three-dimensional effect.
The color palette uses blues, greens, and earth tones, often contrasted by intense reds and oranges, evoking both serenity and passion.
Texture is a key expressive element: layers of paint superimposed with energy, creating an immersive and sensory atmosphere.
The composition is built from an asymmetric harmony, challenging conventions and creating a visual tension that invites continuous exploration of the canvas.
In various works, the human figure emerges fused with the natural environment, as if it were part of the landscape itself, revealing a profound symbiotic connection with nature.

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General interpretation
An artist in constant transformation: He has traveled a path from commercial success to a more authentic and visceral expression, which even led him to live and create in extreme environments.
Sensory richness: Her works aim to engage all the viewer's senses: light, color, texture, and emotion in an almost tactile experience.
Spirituality and nature: The fusion between humanity and the natural environment, along with an expressive and emotionally charged technique, point to a deep search for spiritual connection.