WHO I AM

Who I am

Biography

David Patón was born in 1965 in Venta de los Santos, Jaén. From a very young age, his father introduced him to the handling of different tools and at his side he began training in the art of sculpting wood and stone.


Later, he entered as a student at the School of Applied Arts and Crafts of Linares, Jaén, in the branch of metal. From 1983 to 2018 he lives and works in Madrid, where he studies sculpture with different teachers, serving as an example:


- Mr. Domingo Huertas: Popular University of Ceramics and Sculpture at the Federico García Lorca Cultural Center.

- Learning from the hand of Professor and sculptor D. José Luis Fernández. (sculptor of the Spanish cinema Goya awards).


In 2018 he moved to Fuengirola, Malaga, where he established his current residence and where he continues his training with the interest in specializing more and more as an artist. Here he works his works in the Casa de la Cultura of the City Council, by the hand of the teacher Dª. charo garcia

Construction site

David Patón is one of the few Spanish sculptors who still carries out direct carving. He also works iron and bronze.


Since its inception, this artist from Jaén has been evolving towards a sculpture where feelings and emotions prevail, understanding the artistic work as an object of spirituality. He works sculpture as a means to channel both the inner world and what surrounds us, seeking to surprise and with the desire to connect with people. In his works he gives free rein to his creativity, with freshness and spontaneity, always with his enthusiasm to create. It has been like this for more than 40 years and it does not intend to stop. He has had several individual exhibitions, not only in Spain but also in Italy.


He has also participated in group shows that have been held in different cities such as Madrid, Milan, Malaga, Tetuan, Barcelona, Jaen. After participating in several biennials in Madrid, Jaén or Milan, his works have been exhibited in various national and international galleries and salons, among others: Atalante Gallery, Jacinto Higueras Museum, Eka&Mook Art Gallery, Aramart Art Gallery, ArteAdiscar Gallery, Crisol Art Galleries, Tetuán City of Arts Gallery, FeedingArt Gallery, Hc-ArtFactory, etc.

Awards and distinctions

    11/19/2016. Jury Award. XXIX Biennial of Sculpture Jacinto Higueras. Santisteban de Puerto. Jaen.


    28/05/2016. ABSOLUTO en escultura premium primer. "International BiannualContest MILAN ART & DESIGN", Hc-ArtFactory Vía PL Da Palestrina 13. 20124 Milan, Italy.


    2008. Esculmetal 2008. Diploma. 5th Prize for Metallic Sculpture. National Center for Metallurgical Research, Madrid.



    2007. Esculmetal 2007. Diploma IV Award for metallic sculpture. National Center for Metallurgical Research. Madrid.

Participation in events

    2020. Participant of the XXX City of Alora Sculpture Contest. Cancula room.


    December/ 2012. Participant in the XXVII Edition of the Biennial of Sculpture Jacinto Higueras. Municipality of Santisteban del Puerto, Jaén.


    December/ 2008. Participant in the XXV Edition of the Biennial of Sculpture Jacinto Higueras. Municipality of Santisteban del Puerto, Jaén.


    March/2008. Participant in the I RECICLARTE Sculpture Contest of the Fundación Caja Rural del Sur, Huelva.



    March/2008. Participant in the X Sculpture Contest of the Excellency City Council of Oropesa del Mar, Castellón.

EXHIBITIONS

Individual expositions

    From 18/05/2017 to 23/05/2017. Hc-ArtFactory Vía PL Da Palestrina 13. 20124 Milan, Italy.


    From 09/21/2015 to 10/05/2015. “OX'S with a lot of Art”. OX'S Restaurant, Madrid.


    From 06/29/2009 to 07/30/2009. Individual exhibition “Sculptures with love”. Exhibition hall of the Hispano-Ecuadorian Center, Madrid.


    From 05/01/2009 to 05/30/2009. Individual exhibition “Sculpture in diversity”. Exhibition hall of the Barajas Villa Socio-Cultural Center, Villa de Barajas District, Madrid.


    From 03/16/2009 to 03/30/2009. Individual exhibition “Sculpture in diversity”. Exhibition room of the Vallecas Library of the Community of Madrid, Puente de Vallecas District, Madrid.


    From 03/01/2009 to 03/14/2009. Individual exhibition “Sculpture in diversity”. Exhibition hall of the Alberto Sánchez Socio-Cultural Center, Puente de Vallecas District, Madrid.


    From 02/02/2009 to 02/13/2009. Individual exhibition “Sculpture in diversity”. Exhibition hall of the Eduardo Chillida Cultural Center, Moratalaz District, Madrid.


    From 10/01/2008 to 10/17/2008. Individual exhibition “The soul of sculpture”. Exhibition hall of the Antonio Machado Cultural Center, San Blas District, Madrid.


    From 09/04/2008 to 09/30/2008. Individual exhibition “The soul of sculpture”. Exhibition hall of the Francisco Fatou Socio-cultural Center, Villa de Vallecas District, Madrid.


    From 09/17/2007 to 9/29/2007. Individual exhibition “The soul of sculpture”. Exhibition hall of the Cultural Center of Valdebernardo, Madrid.



    From 2004 to 2008. Permanent exhibition. Relax Sport Massage Center, Madrid.

group exhibitions

    2020. Collective exhibition of painting and sculpture Ciudad de Alora. Cancula room.


    From 11/09/2017 to 11/12/2021. X International Autumn Art Show / GoyartMadrid, and I WagSpain. Arganzuela space.


    From 11/20/2016 to 01/20/2017 - Jacinto Higueras Museum. Santisteban del Puerto, Jaen.


    From 05/27/2016 to 05/29/2016. “MILANO ART & DESIGN”, Hc-ArtFactory, Vía PL Da Palestrina 13. Milan, Italy.


    From 05/04/2016 to 05/24/2016. Eka&Mook Art Gallery, collective C/ Bretón de los Herreros, Madrid.


    From 04/07/2016 to 04/30/2016. ATALANT Gallery. “The Universe of CERVANTES”. C/ Salustiano Olózaga, Madrid.


    From 02/02/2016 to 04/30/2016. ARAMART ART GALLERY. CC H2O, 2nd floor, in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. Madrid.


    From 12/21/2015 to 03/12/2016. ArteAdiscar Gallery, 1st Floor. VIALIA, María Zambrano Station, Station Esplanade, Málaga.


    From 02/04/2016 to 02/29/2016. Participant 51 REINA SOFÍA Prize for painting and sculpture.


    From 12/20/2015 to 01/20/2016. ARAMART ART GALLERY. CC H2O, 2nd floor, in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. Madrid.


    From 12/17/2015 to 01/18/2016. Crisolart Galleries Gallery. Barcelona.


    From 12/05/2015 to 12/20/2015. II International Contemporary Art Fair, Tetuán City of Arts Gallery. Tetouan, Morocco.


    From 11/07/2015 to 11/30/2015. V PICASSIANA International Exhibition. ArteAdiscar Gallery, Factory Outlet, Malaga. Malaga.


    From 10/22/2015 to 11/05/2015. “Window to Malasaña”. V edition. Fall 2015. FeedingArt Gallery, Madrid.


    From 09/24/2015 to 10/08/2015. "Where your eyes take me." FeedingArt Gallery, Madrid.


    From 09/11/2015 to 09/14/2015. 1st collective exhibition "The art of the Venteros", organized by the City Council of Montizon-Venta de los Santos, Jaén.


    From 02/21/2010 to 03/05/2010. DUAL exhibition (Painting-Sculpture) with the title "Painting and sculpture with soul". Authors: Tino Diez and David Patón. Exhibition hall of the Moratalaz Socio-Cultural Center, Madrid.


    From 04/17/2009 to 04/30/2009. DUAL Exhibition (Sculpture-Painting) "Sculptural and picturesque spring". Authors: David Patón and Beatriz Carmona. Exhibition hall of the Cultural Center of Valdebernardo, District of Vicálvaro, Madrid.


    From 1985 to 1989. Permanent collective exhibition Artillery Academy, Madrid.
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