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HELENA KOTNIK MERCADÉ
art now Lives and works in Vacarisses, Barcelona, Spain

http://www.madekunst.net

Born in in Girona, Spain, and from a family from Sabadell, with grandpa
from Austria, she came from a family of two sisters and her, with reflecting on the present.Helena Kotnik’s unique approach to art goes
beyond the canvas. Her incorporation of performance into her body
a mom who studied pedagogy and a father who worked in a family of work adds an extra dimension to the viewer’s experience. The
company. Helena grew up as her sisters between a confortable live performances become an extension of the painted narratives, blurring
and authentic live. Her father’s family company sold cars as Saabs and the lines between the visual and the performative. This interplay of
Porsches and from her mom, the life was peaceful and very familiar. mediums showcases Helena’s versatility as an artist, allowing her to
Helena took her studies in Barcleona University and in Vienna. In express her ideas in diverse ways.Having earned a Master’s degree,
Barcelona she learnt about contemporary art in all disciplines and in Helena brings a depth of understanding to her artistic endeavors.
Vienna, she had the privilege to learn by the hand of Carlola Dertnig Her academic background, coupled with her innate creativity, results
artist. The focus was performance. She studied a Master’s degree in a body of work that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also
about tourism and a postgraduate, which she didn’t finish. Her carreer intellectually stimulating. The synthesis of education and artistic
of fine arts took her five years.About her art we can say: “Describing intuition is evident in the thoughtfulness of her creations.In a world
her works as “psychological human landscapes,” Helena delves into that is constantly evolving, artists like Helena Kotnik play a crucial
the depths of human experience, portraying it through a lens of color role in capturing the essence of our time. Her paintings become
and naivety. Her art serves as a subtle communicator, weaving a mirrors reflecting the nuances of our society, inviting viewers to
narrative that touches upon the complexities of our existence. contemplate the intricacies of the human experience. A conversation
Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists who have shaped about our shared humanity. Her paintings, colorful and naif, provide a
art history, Helena’s work engages in a dialogue with the past while space for introspection, encouraging us to explore the psychological
landscapes that define us. In a world inundated with complexities,
Helena’s art serves as a beacon, guiding us through the diverse and
ever-changing tapestry of our existence. (TheArtWorldPost).

Artistic Trajectory: Artistic baccalaureate at Escola Pia de Terrassa.
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona and
at the University of Fine Arts in Vienna, Austria. Guide at museums
such as MACBA and the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona.
Assistant at the ETHALL Gallery in Barcelona. Workshops with artists
like Antonio Ortega or Marc Vives and David Bestué. Individual and
collective national and international exhibitions. Currently setting
up a business related to art.

 Cultural diversity, 2023 Pencil and pencil colors 39.3x27.5 in. | 100x70 cm.
Vladimir Putin, 2024 Pencil colors and soft pastel 39.3x27.5 in. | 100x70 cm. 
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