Fran Recacha

Fran Recacha reminds us of the European Vanguards, such as the Futurists — once they adopted the techniques of the Cubists artists, but focused of the movement instead of the static analytical works. Fran particularly loves the works of Josep de Togores, who enjoyed Realism, Surrealism and Cubism, and who has influenced him greatly. Notably is the influence and direction that Fran's pictorial world has taken. The symbolist painter Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre and his world are arguably Recacha's favorite world as well. Recacha has followed this path and eagerly delved deeply into this world of symbolism with both feet. Fran, in his own way, visualizes his work and begins to set in motion a highly symbolic work with subtle sub text just beneath the surface for those who linger just long enough in front of one of his magnificent paintings. If Néstor himself were peering over his shoulder, he would give an approving nod or wink to this young but talented beyond his years, painter of Barcelona. Even the painting “La Galeria” (1928) by Feliu Elias could have been signed Fran Recacha — such is his talent at just thirty-something years old. This is a truly talented and noteworthy young artist whose career is worth following over the next few years to see where he will turn up next and what jewels may come from his studio walls or easel.

—Gabriel Picart, artist