CATHERINE LORTON
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"The general idea of a head is that we all have one, but none are alike. Each element in my representations of heads symbolizes that there are different feelings, emotions, structures, and perceptions. Through my artwork, I explore the diversity and uniqueness of the human experience, highlighting how each head is a unique universe of thoughts and sensations."
CATHERINE LORTON
Catherine Lorton, an abstract artist born in 1962 in France and residing in Barcelona since 1971. My work is inspired by the movements of surrealism and informalism, exploring the depth and complexity of the human experience through abstract forms and colors. I have created the concept of "Botonisme," an innovative artistic current that integrates elements of my main influences. Additionally, the theme of women holds a prominent place in my art, reflecting my concern and commitment to gender issues and the representation of women in contemporary art.
Career (CV)
Catherine Lorton
Roanne, France
Enrolled in the Faculty of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1987.
Advanced Degree in Sculpture from the Pau Gargallo School of Art and Design in Badalona in 2012.
Advanced Degree in Artistic Ceramics from the Pau Gargallo School of Art and Design in Badalona in 2014.
Training in printmaking techniques at Art Print Residence, formerly "Ediciones Murtra".
Curriculum
2023
“Variaciones” Espai Cultural La Destil.leria. Three artists: Rosa Codina, Mia Llauder, and Catherine Lorton.
2022
Solo exhibition “Consciéncia onírica”. Museo del Cantir de Argentona.
2021
Joined the BASSAT Contemporary Art Collection of Catalonia, Nau Gaudí.
Group exhibition at Espai Cultural La Destil.leria / Mirando al cielo (piece of 3.5 m x 1 m).
2020
Selected artist for the creation of the Turrón de Autor for Pastelería Uñó on its 25th anniversary.
Group exhibition at Espai Cultural La Destil.leria / El retorn del vidre.
Group exhibition at Espai Cultural La Destil.leria / Seny i rauxa.
Group exhibition Tarlatana 17, Fundació Iluro / El gravat, veus i mirades.
2019
Finalist in the 8th Painting Prize of Fundación Vila Casas, Barcelona 2019.
Participated in the International Contemporary Art Fair in Luxembourg.
Solo exhibition at Museu Arxiu Can Caralt / Cartografías del caos / Sant Andreu de Llavaneres.
2018
Participated in the Public Sculpture Contest of the Mataró City Council, / In memory of Joan Peiró i Belis /.
Solo exhibition at Galeria La Destil.leria de Mataró / Biogeometrías /.
Member of the collective of Printmakers / Tarlatana 17 /.
2017
Selected artist for the commemorative poster of the Centro Científico Excursionista de Mataró on its 30th anniversary / La Marxeta /.
Solo exhibition / El sueño de un botón / at Espai Capgrós, Mataró.
2015
Final project /Las voces perdidas / Finalist in the 4th edition of the Josep Albert Mestre Award, La Llotja. National in scope, selecting only 40 final projects from all those submitted by all official and public Higher Art Schools in the State.
2014
Selected for /Places Balsalobre, Futur excel.lent de la Generalitat de Catalunya/ representing the Pau Gargallo School of Art in the Sculpture and Artistic Ceramics category.
Solo exhibition /Les voces perdidas / at the exhibition space "La Presó de Mataró".
Group exhibition /Desde el objeto: Poesía visual/ at the Exhibition Hall El Refugi de Badalona.
2012
Finalist in the public sculpture competition in Torrelavid.
Solo exhibition /Nuevos lenguajes / Col.legi d’ Aparelladors de Barcelona in Mataró.
2009
Solo exhibition at Galería de Arte Gal Art, Mataró.
Solo exhibition at Espai Hartman / Olimpo /.
2008
Group exhibition / El casamiento / with the piece / El viaje / at Casa Elizalde, Barcelona.
Finalist in several editions of the Gustavino Prize, Vilassar de Dalt.
2007
Solo exhibition / Contemplaciones / at Espai Capgrós, Mataró.
Group exhibition / El casamiento/ with the piece / El viaje / at Fundación Caixa Laietana.
2005
Solo exhibition at the Civic Center, Vilassar de Dalt.
2004
Exhibition / Quatre / at Fundación Caixa Laietana, Mataró.
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