Irene Lopez Leon
About the artist
Irene Lopez Leon is a painter and muralist born in Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. She is known for artworks that blend the figurative and the abstract concepts within a vibrant play of color. Her paintings aim to reinvent classical elements through a contemporary perspective, resulting in a fusion between the traditional and the modern. Her initial forays into painting were on the streets, which led her to experiment with mural art. These paintings explores different themes, from the richness of nature and landscapes, to local customs represented by contemporary still life composed of popular iconography. The fusion of the figurative with the abstract and the handling of color in her works convey a sense of movement, energy and dynamism, giving them a distinctive characteristic that defines her style. Her ability to transition her art from the streets to galleries has enable Irene to actively participate in urban art festivals and exhibitions in different parts of the world, thereby consolidating her career in the art world.