Marcos Vidal Font (Vitoria-Gasteiz, 1967 / Mallorca)
Vidal studied Fine arts and graphic arts. He has participated in multiple group exhibitions, projects and international residencies. He received two scholarships from the Joan Miró Foundation in Mallorca. Among his latest solo exhibitions we can highlight: Galería antonia Puyó, Zaragoza; schillerpalais neuköln, Berlin; Casal solleric, Palma de Mallorca; Hilvaria Studios Foundation in Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands; La Misericordia exhibition space of the Council of Mallorca; andratx art Center; espai Mallorca, Barcelona; Museum of Porreres, Mallorca; Dato exhibition hall with a grant from Montehermoso of the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz; Candyland Gallery, Stockholm.
Our Artist of the Month for May and June 2023 takes advantage of the exhibition to present a selection of collages and coupling works. More than a hundred of manual collages that are grouped into series or artist books. The great universal themes mark these series of works: ensaimada, holidays, mosquitoes, partying, sex, football, difficult relationships, marriage, infidelity, electricity, golf, abuse, the housing bubble, fitness, swimwear, lies, the monarchy, diets, sickness and death, etc. In short, it shows a seriously threatened society, bad omens for very stressed and spoiled people. Dreams are cut short, and plans are twisted in paradise.
