Description
ROTEIRO
Book Summary
This work gathers the eponymous exhibition of the Galician sculptor and illustrator Francisco Leiro, offering a complete journey through his artistic production from the nineties to the present day. Through eighty pieces organized into seven thematic stages, the reader will discover the evolution of a personal and unmistakable style, where drawing and sculpture are integrated in perfect harmony. An essential volume for understanding the imaginary of one of the most relevant creators in contemporary Spanish art.
What is it about?
The book documents the 'Roteiro' exhibition, which traces an itinerary through Francisco Leiro's career. The selection of eighty works is structured into seven conceptual cores that function as stages of a creative journey: Leviathan, Transit, Border, Niches, Place, Models, and Characters. Throughout these sections, the reader can appreciate how the artist fuses drawing and sculpture into his own language, exploring recurring themes such as the human figure, space, and identity. The publication covers the period from the nineties to his most recent production, offering a panoramic view of his aesthetic evolution.
Main themes
- Fusion between drawing and sculpture in Francisco Leiro's creative process.
- Evolution of the author's artistic language from the nineties to the present.
- Exploration of the human figure and its relationship with space through seven conceptual stages.
- Leiro's personal imaginary as the common thread of his work: Leviathan, Transit, Border, Niches, Place, Models, and Characters.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at contemporary art lovers, fine arts students and professionals, exhibition curators, and collectors interested in Spanish sculpture and drawing of recent decades. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to know Francisco Leiro's work in depth and his contribution to the national artistic landscape.
What this book offers
- A complete and structured view of Francisco Leiro's career through his most significant creative stages.
- The possibility to appreciate the evolution of his style and the integration of disciplines such as drawing and sculpture.
- A visual corpus of eighty works that allows the artist's imaginary to be studied in an orderly and didactic way.
Technical specifications
- Author: FRANCISCO LEIRO
- Publisher: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORT
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: ART
- Binding: Other
- Date of publication: January 1980
- Number of pages: 173
- Weight: 700 g
Editorial review
This is a rigorous catalog that documents a key exhibition in Francisco Leiro's career. Its structure by stages facilitates the understanding of the artist's creative process and allows the reader to follow the evolution of his plastic language. It is a reference publication for those seeking an orderly and visual approach to this sculptor's work, with both documentary and aesthetic value for a specialized audience.