Montserrat
Serra

Born and based in Granollers, Barcelona. I create abstract paintigns and textile sculptures. I use natural materials to create an ethereal and ephemeral warm aesthetic in my works. 

My background comes from studing arttherapy in University of Barcelona and arts in Escola Massana, Barcelona. My spiritual journey plays an important role in my creative process. Inner work is key for me. 

And my artistic language comes from collage and fiber works. But since 3 years ago foraging and creating my own art materials is a main characteristic on my work. 

STATEMENT

In her words: “I paint to translate into mixed media abstract images the beauty of the ephemeral, fragile and unpredictable that life has”. Chaotic surroundings to balanced perspective, from fears and doubts into overwhelming love”. Nowadays she sets her framework through warmfull abstraction, translating inner words into images. Her creative approach is intriguing because of the connection between human development, spirituality and art. A highlight in her style is her art-therapist background, which influences the creation-creator communication, giving much attention to the process. Her creative language comes from collage fiber works, where she explored human fragility and natural poetry of life itself. She creates large asbtract works and textile sculptures, texture takes important role in both kind of works.  Montserrat aims to help people to reconnect with authentic feelings of comfort through art. She believes indeed that although we often may experience sensations of denial or fear in life, there is always a familiar place where to keep ourselves safe and sheltered, and that place is wihtin us.