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INAKIGARATE

I create shapes, colors, and textures to bring more life to living.

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About INAKIGARATE

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Based in Spain, Iñaki Gárate (b. 1971) balances a career as a visual designer with a deep technical background in art conservation. Holding a PhD from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, he is an expert in fresco restoration, known for preserving significant murals by Luis Quintanilla in both Spain and the United States. This rigorous understanding of material and history informs his personal practice of creating shapes and textures that add vitality to everyday environments. His paintings focus on realistic interpretations of urban and natural landscapes, heavily influenced by the Spanish tradition of light and shadow. Drawing inspiration from masters like Joaquín Sorolla and Antonio López, Gárate captures the atmosphere of locations such as Zaragoza and the Basque Country. His work explores the interplay of luminosity and structure, translating observed reality into compositions that emphasize the living quality of color and form.

Visual voice

Gárate’s aesthetic is defined by a realistic approach to light and shadow within urban and natural settings. His work utilizes precise shapes and textures to document the atmospheric qualities of Spanish landscapes, reflecting his expertise in classical restoration and fresco techniques.
Urban RealismLight And ShadowSpanish LandscapesFresco-Inspired TextureAtmospheric Perspective
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INAKIGARATE — questions answered

What is Iñaki Gárate's professional background?

He is a visual designer and professional conservator-restorer with a PhD in the Conservation and Restoration of Artworks from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Which artists influence his painting style?

His work is influenced by masters of light and shadow, specifically the realistic approaches of Antonio López and Joaquín Sorolla.

What subjects does he typically paint?

He focuses on realistic urban and natural landscapes, often exploring the specific light of regions like Zaragoza and the Basque Country.

Has his work been exhibited publicly?

Yes, his art has been featured in exhibitions across the Basque Country and Aragon, including his 2024 solo show "Luces y sombras de Zaragoza."

What is his experience with mural restoration?

He is an international expert in fresco restoration, credited with preserving Luis Quintanilla’s murals at the University of Cantabria and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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