Enrique Ferreira Exhibits His Works at the Mojácar Art Centre

An exhibition of paintings by the Sevillian artist Enrique Ferreira was inaugurated at the Mojácar “La Fuente” Art Centre over the weekend. The show, open to the public free of charge until the 3rd of September, brings together 20 works, including oil paintings, watercolours, and charcoal drawings, showcasing a compilation of his long painting career as well as some of his new works.

Enrique Ferreira embarked on his journey in the world of painting at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Seville. Founded in 1660 by Murillo and Juan de Herrera, among other well-known artists of the period, the academy has maintained its prestige and quality education for its students over time.

His encounter with the arts at such a young age coincided with his entry into the workforce, leading him to balance both activities throughout his life until his retirement. The influence of the academy, along with his training in painting and sculpture, left an impression on his taste for realistic painting, particularly in the artistic style of the Renaissance, on which he pursued a Master’s degree.

Ferreira, an artist full of life and curiosity about all activities in the art world, had the opportunity to join the Prado Museum’s restoration group, where he worked with painting masterpieces and observed up close the techniques, pigments, and resources of the best masters. He also traveled to countries like Colombia and Canada to restore Renaissance works from private collections.

The Mojácar Council Culture Councillor, Noemí Linares, attended the exhibition’s inauguration, commenting on the works on display, especially highlighting a recreation of the Mojácar entry arch set at the turn of the century, created by the painter from an old photograph.

A large part of Ferreira’s work in oil or watercolour features places he encountered during his travels across Andalucía, often evoking the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.

Enrique Ferreira is returning to exhibit in Mojácar after last year’s successful exhibition at the same venue. Noemí Linares expressed her satisfaction with the success of the La Fuente Art Centre and its warm reception among local artists and residents. The centre has all exhibition dates booked until January.

Anyone interested in Enrique Ferreira’s works can visit the exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 2 pm.