Ildefonso Aguilar

‘I am fascinated by the minimalism of the island, by its simplicity and a certain tanginess.’

Ildefonso Aguilar, who works in Lanzarote, uses a technique with volcanic ashes and sands for his acrylic paintings. The surfaces consist of many fine layers and only selected areas have a coarser structure. Through a final polish the paintings have a moderate and flawless impression. Ildefonso Aguilar finds inspiration in the peculiar powerful qualities of the volcanic islands of Lanzarote and Iceland. He describes it as a “minimalism charged with strong simplicity and a certain tartness”.
Since 1975 he has been present at numerous exhibitions and fairs in Spain, Germany, Denmark and Portugal. His works are in many private and public collections, as well as in Spanish and German museums.