Ana Undurraga - Watercolorist
Burgos (1959) Spain
Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of the Basque Country UPV-EHU
Member of the Association of Basque Watercolorists
Member of the Biscayan Artistic Association
Member of the art group Antzezaleak
Nature lover as an infinite universe of inspiration. An inner need to transmit emotions, to express oneself through different plastic media. Nonconformist and in constant movement.
TRAJECTORY
I remember my childhood drawing everything and everywhere, but it was in the 90s when I started to paint more seriously and did my first exhibitions. In those years I dedicated myself more intensely to the oil technique, and it has been later when I have focused more on watercolor, engraving and mixed techniques. Due to my natural non-conformity, I have made some forays into the world of ceramics, engraving, monotype. I have received training from many and varied artists, attending courses, meetings, master classes, classes at the Basque Association of Watercolorists and engraving workshops.
For me painting is a vital necessity. I like to understand the creative process, the reason that drives an author to create, the reason for the work. I ask myself many questions in this regard and I am constantly on the move. It is a nonconformity that drives me to move forward and explore new ways. In watercolor I try to find new ways of expression on paper or on other supports, mixing techniques that do not have to follow the stereotype of pure technique, such as the execution of artist's books or watercolors with printing techniques and vice versa. In summary, I try to express something that I have inside in the way of emotion, feeling and generally with nature themes, which I am passionate about.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022 Kultur LEIOA. Leioa. Bizkaia
2019 Galería Hotel Hesperia Zubialde. Bilbao
2018 EXPODISTRITOS 2018. Bilbao
2017 Alguer bar. Getxo. Bizkaia
2017 AUA Bilbao Gallery. Bilbao
2016 Fundación Caja Burgos. Villarcayo. Burgos
2015 Barria Arte. Getxo. Bizkaia
2015 La Estación de Neguri. Getxo
2006 Jacarandá. Restaurante. Bilbao
2003 Abando’ko Batzokia. Bilbao
2002 Cafetería Plaza. Cruces. Barakaldo. Bizkaia
2002 Aula de Cultura de San Bartolomé. Leioa. Bizkaia
1995 Pinueta Kultur Aretoa. Leioa. Bizkaia
1994 Aeropuerto de Bilbao. Sondika. Bizkaia
1993 Aula de Cultura de San Bartolomé. Leioa. Bizkaia
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
He has participated in more than 80 national and international collective exhibitions
FINALIST IN PRIZES & AWARDS
2022
Finalist. 42 Mini print Internacional de Cadaqués.
Spanish representation in FABRIANO in Acquarello 2022. Bologna. ITALIA
Selected VI Bienal Internacional nuevas técnicas en acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected V MINI PRINT Internacional Cantabria. SANTANDER
Selected VII Libro de Artista. Ciudad de Móstoles. MOSTOLES. Madrid
2021
DIPLOMA Finalista XXX Certamen ADOUR-BIDASOA. Irún. Guipúzcoa
Selected CASTRA 2021. 4 bienal internacional. Eslovenia
Selected XXIV Certamen FRIDA KAHLO. Rivas. Madrid
Selected 41 MINI PRINT CADAQUES. Cadaqués. Girona
Selected MEDITERRANEUM ARS LIBER. Museo del Mar. Santa Pola. Alicante
Selected IV MINI PRINT Internacional Cantabria. SANTANDER
Selected XVI Certamen Nacional de Acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected CN dibujo y acuarela FELIPE ORLANDO.BENALMADENA. Málaga
Selected VI Libro de Artista. Ciudad de Móstoles. MOSTOLES. Madrid
2020
2º PRIZE Certamen Acuarela desde el Confinamiento. AVA. Bilbao
DIPLOMA Mini Castra 2020. Small format Watercolor. Eslovenia
2019
Selected Premi CANYELLES de Pintura. Canyelles. Barcelona
Selected IV Salón Primavera pintura realista. Madrid
Selected V Bienal Intern. nuevas técnicas en acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected II ACUARELIBROS CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected CASTRA 2019. 3 bienal internacional. Eslovenia
Selected V libro Artista Ciudad de Móstoles. MOSTOLES. Madrid
Selected XI Concurso internacional de acuarela. GABRIEL PUIG RODA. Vinaros. Castellón
2018
Selected Mini Castra 2018. Small format. Watercolor. Eslovenia
Selected IV Libro de Artista. Ciudad de Móstoles. MOSTOLES. Madrid
2017
3º PRIZE Concurso Ex - ponte al vacío de Winsor & Newton. MADRID
Spanish representation. Catalogue. FABRIANO in Acquarello 2017. ITALIA
Selected small format AEPE. Madrid
Selected I Biennal IWS. QUITO. Ecuador
Selected I Festival Internacional IWS PORTUGAL.
Selected II TIRANA IWS Biennale. Albania
Selected III Certamen acuarela pequeño formato. Alda con Limón. Madrid
Selected XVII Certamen acuarela “Ciudad de BENALMADENA” Málaga
Selected IV Bienal Internación nuevas técnicas en acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected III Libro de Artista. Ciudad de Móstoles.MOSTOLES. Madrid
2016
Representation AVA en la 19 ECWS. AVIGNON. Francia
Selected Mini CASTRA 2016. Small format Watercolor. Eslovenia
Selected I Festival Internacional de Acuarela IWS ESPAÑA. Úbeda. Jaén
Selected I IWS biennale 2016. TAILANDIA
2015
PRIZE TIP95. Biennial internacional acuarela CASTRA 2015. Eslovenia
Spanish representation FABRIANO in Acquarello 2015. ITALIA
Representation AVA en 5ª Trienal Internacional de Acuarela Santa Marta. COLOMBIA
Selected I Certamen acuarela pequeño formato. Alda con Limón. Madrid
Selected XV Certamen acuarela “Ciudad de BENALMADENA” Málaga
2014
MEDAL of Honor AEPE. III bienal Internacional nuevas técnicas en acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected 1st Watercolour Garzapapel International Contest. ALCOY. Alicante
2013
PreSelected FIGURATIVAS 13 del MEAM (Museo Europeo Arte Moderno). BARCELONA
Selected XIII Certamen acuarela “Ciudad de BENALMADENA” Málaga
Selected VIII Certamen N de minicuadros Muz Martínez. S. Vicente del Raspeig. Alicante
2012
1º PRIZE XII Concurso de pintura “Villa de Durango”. DURANGO. Bizkaia
Selected XII Certamen acuarela “Ciudad de BENALMADENA”. Málaga
Selected II Bienal Internacional nuevas técnicas en acuarela. CAUDETE. Albacete
Selected VII Certamen N de minicuadros Muz Martínez. S. Vicente del Raspeig. Alicante
2011
Special MENTION XXIII Cert.de pintura al aire libre de PORTUGALETE. Bizkaia
Selected VI CN de minicuadros Muz Martínez. S.Vicente del Raspeig. Alicante
Selected III C. Internacional de acuarela. GABRIEL PUIG RODA. Vinaros. Castellón
2010
Selected III Concurso Nacional de Pintura y Parques Obarenes. FRIAS. Burgos
2004
Selected XII Certamen PINTOR SOROLLA. Elda. Alicante
Selected XIII Concurso Nacional de Pintura. FRIAS. Burgos
2003
Selected XI Concurso Nacional Villa de LERMA. Burgos
2001
Selected XII Concurso Nacional de Pintura. FRIAS. Burgos
Selected II Certamen de pintura ACOR. VALLADOLID
Selected XI CN de Pintura. FRIAS. Burgos
Selected IV CN MIRANDA DE EBRO. Burgos
Selected II Concurso P. Rápida ARANDA DE DUERO. Burgos
1993 - 2000
1º PRIZE tarjetas postales navidad 98. AAV
MENTION V tarjetas postales navidad 94 AAV
Selected premio Valentí 93. Barcelona
Selected IX CN de Pintura. FRIAS. Burgos
Selected 50 pintores aniversario AAV. Bilbao
Selected Diseño año 0. Haro. La Rioja