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The work of Benigno Torres

THE BEAUTY OF PAINTING ON SLATE

The artistic space named O RECUNCHO DE FLORA, in Vigo, Galicia, is born as a meeting place for slate lovers of and everyone who expresses a particular artistic affinity for this natural material, quite unknown in the world of art. Under of Benigno Torres’ artistic direction, this artistic space develops continuous research work on this material. Despite the difficulties of this material, its wrinkles, cuts and its waterproof surface, this is a very interesting and versatile material to work with in art works, since it offers great creativity and pictorial plasticity.