Esther Miquel's work confronts paradoxical universes, such as spray painting (graffiti), silence, immediacy, and Minimalist aesthetics, inviting viewers to engage with her paintings on a deeper, existential level. Esther formulates a distinctive visual language by reducing form, color, materials, and space, while fusing repeated motifs of ice axes* and symbols to create a unique universe. Her work conceptually raises existential questions related to the noise generated by the overwhelming amounts of information, culture, lived experiences, thoughts, and fast-paced minds that prevent us from perceiving reality as individuals and as a society. In her painting practice, Miquel avoids drafts or sketches in favor of immediate interaction with the canvas. She experiments with speed, and her gestures resemble acts of protest, making a bold statement that offers viewers a moment of free reflection, revealing unforeseen beauty.
* A few years ago, during a winter hike in the Pyrenees, I used an ice axe to navigate a challenging journey. When I finally reached the summit, I felt a profound inner silence, even though the environment was far from "safe or silent." At that time, I was already experimenting with meditation, but this experience was different. Since that day in the Pyrenees, the ice axe has held special significance for me and has become a recurring schematic motif in my artwork.
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Esther Miquel (b.1983) Barcelona, Spain. Lives and works in Barcelona and is represented by Galeria Fran Reus.
2005 – 2010 Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Bau, College of Arts & Design, Barcelona.
2002 – 2005 Diploma in Interior Design. Deià-Llotja ESDAP, Barcelona.
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Silent Noise. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
2021
Espacio 88. Barcelona, Spain.
2010
This is Munhon. Miscelänea. Barcelona, Spain.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
N2. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
N1. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
2023
Untitled Art Fair. Fran Reus Gallery booth. Miami, USA.
Keep the Change London. 4BYSIX. London, UK.
2023 n3. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
Swab. Barcelona Contemporary Art Fair. Fran Reus Gallery booth. Barcelona, Spain.
Wilde Tiere. Constant Dschungel. Denzlingen, Germany.
Panorama #6. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
2022
Pon el Ceerre al lado de un Miquel. Groc Projects. Badalona, Spain.
Kiara Kitap. The Court. Roseto Degli Abruzz, Italy.
2021
Post>andalism. Het Hem x Unruly Gallery. Amsterdam. The Netherlands.
2017
Dadaclub.Online. Galerie Charlot. Paris, France.
III Biennal d’Art Jove. Sabadell Fundació Privada. Sabadell, Spain.
Link Art Center. Spazio Contemporanea. Brescia, Italy.
2016
NFC Digital Art Biennale. Wroclaw, Poland.
2015
Undertrains. Annex Art Social Space. New York, USA.
Embassy Opening. Berlin, Germany.
2014
Tallers Oberts Poblenou (TOP), Espai M. Barcelona, Spain.
It Narratives: The Movement of Objects as Information. Franklin Street Works. Stamford, USA.
2011
BYOB Barcelona. Met.Room Fundació. Barcelona, Spain.
Juegos Reunidos. Sant Andreu Contemporani. Barcelona, Spain.
2010
The Private Space. Barcelona, Spain.
Bouil’hot by Ambiguous & Lamono. Vallery. Barcelona, Spain.
2009
Hacerlo Sólo No Es Lo Mismo. Espacio Menos 1. Madrid, Spain.
Exhibitions curated by Esther Miquel
2022
Pon el Ceerre al lado de un Miquel. Groc Projects. Badalona, Spain.
2011
BYOB Barcelona. Met.Room Foundation. Barcelona, Spain.
Awards, Grants and residencies
2023-24 Piramidón Residency. Barcelona, Spain.
2023 Panorama Acquisition Award. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Esther Miquel's work confronts paradoxical universes, such as spray painting (graffiti), silence, immediacy, and Minimalist aesthetics, inviting viewers to engage with her paintings on a deeper, existential level. Esther formulates a distinctive visual language by reducing form, color, materials, and space, while fusing repeated motifs of ice axes* and symbols to create a unique universe. Her work conceptually raises existential questions related to the noise generated by the overwhelming amounts of information, culture, lived experiences, thoughts, and fast-paced minds that prevent us from perceiving reality as individuals and as a society. In her painting practice, Miquel avoids drafts or sketches in favor of immediate interaction with the canvas. She experiments with speed, and her gestures resemble acts of protest, making a bold statement that offers viewers a moment of free reflection, revealing unforeseen beauty.
* A few years ago, during a winter hike in the Pyrenees, I used an ice axe to navigate a challenging journey. When I finally reached the summit, I felt a profound inner silence, even though the environment was far from "safe or silent." At that time, I was already experimenting with meditation, but this experience was different. Since that day in the Pyrenees, the ice axe has held special significance for me and has become a recurring schematic motif in my artwork.
Social
@esthermiquel
Contact
em@esthermiquel.com
Esther Miquel (b.1983) Barcelona, Spain. Lives and works in Barcelona and is represented by Galeria Fran Reus.
2005 – 2010 Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Bau, College of Arts & Design, Barcelona.
2002 – 2005 Diploma in Interior Design. Deià-Llotja ESDAP, Barcelona.
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Silent Noise. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
2021
Espacio 88. Barcelona, Spain.
2010
This is Munhon. Miscelänea. Barcelona, Spain.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
N2. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
N1. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
2023
Untitled Art Fair. Fran Reus Gallery booth. Miami, USA.
Keep the Change London. 4BYSIX. London, UK.
2023 n3. Piramidón. Barcelona, Spain.
Swab. Barcelona Contemporary Art Fair. Fran Reus Gallery booth. Barcelona, Spain.
Wilde Tiere. Constant Dschungel. Denzlingen, Germany.
Panorama #6. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
2022
Pon el Ceerre al lado de un Miquel. Groc Projects. Badalona, Spain.
Kiara Kitap. The Court. Roseto Degli Abruzz, Italy.
2021
Post>andalism. Het Hem x Unruly Gallery. Amsterdam. The Netherlands.
2017
Dadaclub.Online. Galerie Charlot. Paris, France.
III Biennal d’Art Jove. Sabadell Fundació Privada. Sabadell, Spain.
Link Art Center. Spazio Contemporanea. Brescia, Italy.
2016
NFC Digital Art Biennale. Wroclaw, Poland.
2015
Undertrains. Annex Art Social Space. New York, USA.
Embassy Opening. Berlin, Germany.
2014
Tallers Oberts Poblenou (TOP), Espai M. Barcelona, Spain.
It Narratives: The Movement of Objects as Information. Franklin Street Works. Stamford, USA.
2011
BYOB Barcelona. Met.Room Fundació. Barcelona, Spain.
Juegos Reunidos. Sant Andreu Contemporani. Barcelona, Spain.
2010
The Private Space. Barcelona, Spain.
Bouil’hot by Ambiguous & Lamono. Vallery. Barcelona, Spain.
2009
Hacerlo Sólo No Es Lo Mismo. Espacio Menos 1. Madrid, Spain.
Exhibitions curated by Esther Miquel
2022
Pon el Ceerre al lado de un Miquel. Groc Projects. Badalona, Spain.
2011
BYOB Barcelona. Met.Room Foundation. Barcelona, Spain.
Awards, Grants and residencies
2023-24 Piramidón Residency. Barcelona, Spain.
2023 Panorama Acquisition Award. Fran Reus Gallery. Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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© 2004-2023 Esther Miquel. All rights reserved. No material contained within this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, or adapted without the prior written permission of Esther Miquel. LAST UPDATE 07.06.2024 12:52 pm Barcelona, Spain. Immediacy, intangibility, impermanence; perceived consciously. Thank you.