BAR-CE-LO-NA by Marisa Martinez in London

I was born an artist. My inspiration comes the deepest side of my soul, I get influence with my surroundings, have an inner capacity to create an original piece of art or design I enjoy the process. I was formally training in Art&and ;design in City Literary institute,I graduated with BA (Hons) in Technical Arts design,and studied Master in Art psychotherapy Jungian Model at the University of Roehampton, London. I have a wide experience in set design for film and theater, murals, paintings (all techniques)exhibition design,illustration, running art workshops for different ages and groups.I have taken part in various collective exhibitions and organize solo exhibition both in London and Spain. I won a public art competition back in Spain, organised by a private company' Surbisa' and Bilbao council where I was in charge for the design and the interpretation of two murals onto two public high-rise buildings . Often I work as an Art practitioner, for charity organizations that support clients with mental health issues. I ran sessions for clients with mental health conditions and additions which helps them to express themselves better in therapy and improves their ability to communicate with others in a healthier way . At present I am an art&design lecturer for students with disabilities, working for further education at Southgate College, London. I am passionate about art leads me to explore, play and free myself. My ability to create a new work feels like a new beginning, a journey that I always please to embark in.