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Frutos María Martínez
Born21 January 1959
Hontoria de Valdearados, Burgos, Spain
OccupationArtist
Years active1974 - present
Known forRecycled art
Notable workEclosion of the Form, JANO
SpouseAna Perosanz
ChildrenMiguel María Perosanz, Paula María Perosanz and Julián María Perosanz
Parents
  • Julián María (father)
  • Aurelia Martínez (mother)

Frutos María Martínez (born 21 January 1959[1]) is a Spanish sculptor and painter. He lives and works in Alicante, Spain.

Biography

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Frutos María Martínez was born in Hontoria de Valdearados, in the province of Burgos, Spain.[2] He began sculpting and painting from an early age,[3] building his own toys and gimmicks, thus showcasing an artisting inclination and interest in manual tasks.

At the age of 10, he began selling his creations and decorative objects in his immediate circle.[4] Later, at the age of 15 he became a student at the "La Sindical", a trade school in Aranda de Duero where he specializes in "Industrial Mastery" with emphasis on metallurgy.

In 1986, at the age of 27, Frutos moved with his family to Alicante, Valencia, where he met Juan Guardiola Gaya,[5] an architect and plastic artist who became his mentor. Guardiola Gaya introduced Frutos to the circle of artists, galleries and exhibitions of Alicante.

Work

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The artistic style and trajectory of Frutos María Martínez is marked by an environmental concern with a focus on the pollution and damage caused by discarded garbage in the ecosystems of the seas and oceans[6]

"Many things are thrown into the sea that should not end up there, and we have to be aware that it is bad for wildlife, as well as humans. I make works of art out of rusty metal sheets and tarpaulins, for example."[7]

This concern drives Frutos to collect materials such as wood, iron, stone, lead, cork, resins, sand and natural pigments from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, which he uses to create his works. He made his first collective exhibition in 2008, and since then he has carried out numerous collective and individual exhibitions, working with both sculpture and painting.

On 1 June 2024, Frutos María donated a sculpture for auction during the first Benin-Africa Solidarity Gala.[8] The event took place in Benidorm for Mensajeros de la Paz del Padre Ángel[9] and the piece was purchased for 7,000 euros.

Awards

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Frutos María is the author of the award handed to the winners of the "Importantes"[10] Prize.[11] It is a piece called "Armonía Vertical",[12] or "Vertical Harmony" made of solid forged iron with a welded base, oxidation and patina finish. The piece was exhibited during the 2024 "IMPORTANTES" gala by INFORMACIÓN, held at the Alicante Provincial Government Auditorium (ADDA).[13] During this 39th edition, the 18 awardees were presented with a Frutos María statuette, a prized artwork that was exhibited in New York City last year.

Exhibits

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Solo exhibitions

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Year Title Place Location
2011 “Hatching of form”[14] INFORMACIÓN Club Alicante
2013 “Hatching of form II” Former Chapell of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order Elche (Alicante)
2013 “Hatching of form III”[15] Cultura Frax Foundation Albir (Alicante)
2014 “Hatching of form IV”[16][17] Cultural Centre Jaume i Fluixà Calpe (Alicante)
2015 “Hatching of form V”[18] Cultural Centre of San Juan San Juan (Alicante)
2015 “Hatching of form VI”[19] D. Pedro la Barbera Salon Villajoyosa (Alicante)
2015 “Shapes and strength” Arena Gymnasium Alicante
2016 "Painted Architecture" Museum of Mar y Castillo Fortaleza Santa Pola (Alicante)
2016 “Part of my life"[20] Provincial Council of Alicante Alicante
2016 "Renewal of nature" Foundation Caja Mediterráneo Orihuela (Alicante)
2017 "New life" Santa Pola Cape Alicante
2018 “JANO”[21] Esplanade of the Alicante Museum Alicante
2019 “Migrations”[22] San Lorenzo del Escorial Madrid
2019 “Sea of wood”[23][24] Santa Bárbara Castle Alicante
2020 “Steel and sea wrecks”[25] Museum of the University of Alicante Alicante
2021 "Motivation"[26] «Eduardo Chicharro» Showroom Madrid
2021 "Sobre mi manto" Diario Información Club Alicante
2022 "Creatividad natural" Mediterráneo Foundation Alicante
2023 "Contemporary Art Exhibition" La Nacional - Spanish Benevolent Society New York
2023 "Construcción de la Mirada" Exhibition Hall "Pablo Serrano" Madrid
2023 "Arte Infinito" Eduardo Chicharro Exhibition Hall Madrid
Permanent Display "Nature hatching" FUNDESEM Business School Alicante

Collective exhibitions

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Year Title Place Location
2008 “A tres” Culture Centre of Busot Busot (Alicante)
2010 “Exhibition of the work of Ko Kwinkelenberg and Frutos María” - Las huertas cape (Alicante)
2015 “The form for the form”[27] Cultura Frax Foundation Albir (Alicante)
2019 “Open Geometries”[28] Official College of Surveyors and Technical Architects of Madrid Madrid
2019 "Galaxy Space" Fernández de los Ríos 93 Madrid
2021 "More life, more road (COVID-19)" - Salvador Dalí Exhibit Santana Art Gallery Madrid
2021 "Festiarte" - III International Art Fair[29] Costa del Sol Avenida del Mar, Marbella
2021 Collective Exhibition Espacio Cultural Abierto Madrid
2022 "ART FAIM" - 18th Edition of Independent Art Madrid Fundación Pons Gallery Madrid
2023 "Primavera en Madrid" Espacio Cultural Abierto Madrid

Personal life

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Frutos currently resides in Alicante with his wife of more than 35 years Ana, and their three children, Miguel, Paula and Julián.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "María, Frutos (1959-....)".
  2. ^ "Frutos María, escultura i pintura d'Alacant camí de Nova York". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  3. ^ Andra Tudor (2021-07-14). "Redefining marine recycling through painting and sculpture". The World Reporter. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  4. ^ "El artista plástico Frutos María Martínez, constructor de formas - Subasta Real · Art Blog". subastareal.es. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  5. ^ "14-000. -". www.via-arquitectura.net. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  6. ^ "Mastering the Art of Marine Recycling: How Frutos María Martínez Turns Sea Wrecks into Works of Art". losangelesherald. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  7. ^ S.L, EDICIONES PLAZA. "'Tremendas', crónica de la lucha de las mujeres fuertes de Majo Siscar". Alicanteplaza (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  8. ^ "Gala Solidaria por los Niños de Benin en Benidorm | 1ª Edición 2024 – Primera gala solidaria por los Niños de Benin (África) con la colaboración de Mensajeros de la Paz. El próximo 1 de junio en el Hotel Meliá de Benidorm. ¡Participa desde la fila cero!" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  9. ^ "Mensajeros de la Paz | Mensajeros de la Paz" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  10. ^ Hernández, J. (2022-02-09). "Los premios "Importantes" de INFORMACIÓN se entregarán el martes 22 de febrero en el Auditorio Provincial de Alicante". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  11. ^ Jaime, Estefanía P. (2024-02-06). "«Los ganadores de los Importantes recibirán una valiosa pieza que ha estado expuesta en Nueva York»". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  12. ^ Hernández, J. (2022-01-15). "Frutos María, autor de la obra que se entregará a los premiados con los "importantes": "Con la pandemia estamos en un estado absoluto de inestabilidad. La armonía es una vía para sobrevivir"". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  13. ^ López, L. Gil (2024-02-15). "INFORMACIÓN entrega los «Importantes» en una gala en el Auditorio Provincial". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  14. ^ PRADO, A. (2011-05-27). "Un largo camino a la creación abstracta". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  15. ^ "Las esculturas de Frutos María en L'Albir". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  16. ^ "Eclosión de la forma IV. | Calp Noticies". noticies.calp.es. Retrieved 2021-03-10.[permanent dead link‍]
  17. ^ "Las formas del arte de Frutos María se ven en Calp". El País (in Spanish). 2014-08-26. ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  18. ^ "ECLOSIÓN DE LA FORMA V | Ajuntament de Sant Joan d'Alacant". www.santjoandalacant.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  19. ^ Valencia, H (2015-08-09). ""Eclosión de la forma VI», un recorrido por el arte más actua"". La Razón (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  20. ^ "Pinturas de Frutos María en la Diputación de Alicante". Información (in Spanish). 2016-11-25. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  21. ^ "MUA. Museo de la Universidad de Alicante". www.mua.ua.es. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  22. ^ EDICIONES PLAZA, S.L. "Lo nuevo del escultor burgalés Frutos María: un mar de madera con objetivo sostenible". Alicanteplaza (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  23. ^ 12endigital, Por (2019-02-25). "El Castillo de Santa Bárbara inaugura la exposición "Mar de Madera" de Frutos María". Grupo 12 Comunicación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "Mar de Madera de Frutos de María conquista el Castillo de Santa Bárbara". Economia3 (in Spanish). 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  25. ^ Redacción (2019-11-14). "El escultor Frutos María inaugura "Acero y pecios del mar" en el MUA". Alicante Mag (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  26. ^ "Frutos María – Asociación Española de Pintores y Escultores" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  27. ^ La Marina Plaza, Noticias. "Exposición: "La forma por la forma" de Vicente Verdú y Frutos María -L'Alfàs- (2015-09-24)" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  28. ^ "Exposición: "Geometrías abiertas" de Jesús del Peso - Home - Aparejadores Madrid". www.aparejadoresmadrid.es. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  29. ^ "Marbella 2021 – FestiArte" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-10-05.
  30. ^ "Arte de piedra y acero". Las Provincias (in European Spanish). 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
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