VALENTIN MANTEROLA PAINTER

Valentin Manterola, born in Zumaia in 1946, was captivated from a young age by the sea and the landscapes of his surroundings. His art doesn't simply depict nature as it is; it goes further, fusing it with his imagination, achieving great harmony in forms and colors, demonstrating his mastery of landscape painting.
His style is neo-figurative and neo-expressionist, combining realistic figurative elements with a bold expressionist brushstroke.
Manterola's work possesses a singular and subtle elegance, reflecting his poetic and personal perspective as a painter. He is currently a leading figure in contemporary art, having particularly captured the essence of the breathtaking beauty of the Basque Country.