Statement
Mercè Domènech’s art starts from the world of architecture and design, in which she begins. Since her arrival in Cuba in 2017, she has lived in love with the exuberant nature of the Island, which has become the protagonist of her artistic work. Mercè collects found or recycled natural elements that attract attention and takes them to another reality.This is how a piece of crushed can, seeds, rocks, plants and other objects are transformed into different faces, hats, lips, resulting in organic compositions that border on abstraction, surrealism and new figurations. In addition to the collage technique, the artist also works on other techniques such as painting on wood, engraving, collagraphy or murals. Her work is characterized by its freshness, a happy and cheerful presence of color, as well as a self- confidence that borders on naivety and gives her work a touch of great authenticity.
Biography
Mercè Domènech Ferret (Barcelona 1974)
EDUCATION
Degree in Primary Education. Valencia International University, Spain, 2019 – present.
Master’s degree in secondary education teacher training. The Polytechnic University of Barcelona, Spain, 2012-2013.
School of Fine Arts of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, 1996-1998.
Technical Architecture. Barcelona Polytechnical University, Spain, 1994-1998.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creator of Educational Art Workshops. French International School of Havana, Cuba, 2017-2019.
Visual arts professor. Instituo Ateneu Instructiu Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain, 2014-2016.
Architectural technician and interior designer. Management of Projects and Works in own company. Projectes i Construccions Doménech S.L. Barcelona, Spain, 2005-2014.
EXHIBITIONS
Open Studio. The artist ́s Havana residence, Cuba, June 17, 2022. Exhibition curated by Jorge Peré.
Musecole Habana 2022 (collective exhibition). French International School of Havana, Cuba, March 2022.
Muestra colectiva por el día de la Mujer. Malecón 663 Hotel, Havana, Cuba, March 2022.
Exposición 500×500 (collective exhibition). Provincial Center for Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba, November 2019.
Leer el rostro (Solo show). 13th Havana Biennial, Santacana Studio, May to July 2019.
Michifú restaurant interior decoration. Havana, Cuba, February 2019.
XIII Salón internacional del Caribe. Santiago de Cuba, July 2018.
Descarada (solo show). Provincial Center for Arts and Design, Santiago de Cuba, June to July 2018.
Descarada (solo show).Artist ́s House, Havana, Cuba, June to July 2017.