Tarragona collects in a book the carreer of potter and sculptor Marti Royo

Tarragona. Costa Dorada. 7th March 2012. The artist Marti Royo (1949-1997) is considered a benchmark in terms of sculpture and ceramics. Of his hands appeared large and iconic creations, some of which are preserved in museums and important private collections of art. Others are in the form of murals, mosaics, signs, outdoor sculptural monuments and even shape colorful festive elements of the courtship. Almost all the creations of the artist Altafulla is contained in the book Marti Royo. Potter and sculptor. Earth and fire: a creative, of Assumpta Rosés (Louis M. Grant Saumells 2008-2010), published by the Museum of Modern Art Tarragona Province (MAMT). The presentation of this volume took place Tuesday evening at the museum with the participation of the chairman of the council, Josep Poblet, Councillor of Culture of the City of Altafulla, Anna Royo, daughter of artist, author Assumpta Rosés, and the historian and art critic Francesc Miralles. Given the many attending the event, many residents of Altafulla, Josep Poblet highlighted the prestige and value of creative Royo: "It was introduced in Catalonia some techniques of pottery, imported from Eastern world. " As he added, Royo "is one of the few authors in this field, has a projection of the territory through their artwork." The chairman of the council stressed also the importance of scholarship Luis M. Saumells, of which the book is the result: "It aims to present the reality of creative territory in the course of history while promoting the new values." In turn, she thanked the support of the Provincial and MAMT and collaboration of organizations and collectors of the work of Royo author whom he described as an artist "engaged research and training of new artists. " The art critic Francesc Miralles also mentioned the importance of artistic Royo, and the "rigor and professionalism" with which this history is reflected in the book of roses. Miralles referred to the work of the Museum of Modern Art and the Council as a whole leading us promoter of artistic research: "When it comes to talking about scientific research, but never culture," emphasized . The book on Marti Royo explores the personal and career of the author, through nearly 500 pieces, including ceramics, sculptures, projects, drawings and prints. Some of the outdoor works have become icons of the city where they are located, as is the case of El Pilar eight, Altafulla, or Monument of the hazelnut farmers, to Morell. This exhaustive study of the work of Martin Royo also stops at the human side of the artist, inseparable from the artistic side. The result is a reference publication on a local artist who was known for its universal dimension.

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