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José Mari APEZETXEAApezetxea is born in 1927 in Erratzu. Acquires the technical foundations of his painting up until the beginning of the 1950s, he then went through a period of “artistic abstinence” which lasted ten years (1955-1965). Since this time Apezetxea, has been painting outdoors (liberated from constrains): landscapes, mountains, trees…giving free rein to his heart and his reason…intuition which is controlled by his technique which he has come to master perfectly over the years. One can easily agree with those who consider José Mari Apezetxea “the painter of Basque painters”, and particularly associating him with “the Igurikea’s group”, which regards him as “the” master… José Mari Apezetxea’s painting is at the same time suave, subtle and delicate…round, assured and direct. A painting which depicts the landscapes of the Baztan Valley, the districts of Elizondo or those of Arizkun with roundness and firmness: Just as gardens are prepared in May, it is in the same manner that José Mari approaches his painting, making it grow without haste , yet also without pause. A fertile and never ending adventure. A fertile adventure because it inspires all those who venture towards his art with an open heart to feel thrilled as if we were little children coming up to some fair horses. A never ending adventure because once you get into his paintings, you cannot get out…
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