Clara Valino

I am a visual artist born in Vigo, Spain, with a career spanning over two decades, currently based in Barcelona. My artistic journey is rooted in a balance between classical discipline and contemporary intuition, a foundation shaped by rigorous traditional training and long-standing mentorship.

My creative practice has always been expansive. Beyond traditional studio work, I have spearheaded large-scale projects, including art direction for public events, designing atmospheric sets and costumes for carnivals and medieval festivals in Vigo and Pontevedra. As a leader, I have guided diverse teams—including participants with sensory and cognitive disabilities—to transform concepts into physical reality.

Throughout my career, I have explored the intersection of traditional techniques and modern creativity, transitioning from classical painting and sculpture to a hybrid practice involving physical and digital media, with a strong focus on contemporary portraiture.

My professional life has been dedicated to the language of visual expression, serving as an Art Educator, founder of an Art & Art Therapy center (Vadearte S.L.), and creator of inclusive programs for the ONCE Foundation. After a period dedicated to pedagogical leadershi...

Independent Study & Classical Art Mentorship

Classical Artistic Training: Rigorous training in traditional techniques and figure drawing under professional mentorship, equivalent to academic Fine Arts programs.

2008 - First Prize - Poble Sec Fast Painting Contest, organized by the Associació d'Artistes Plàstics Poble-sec, Barcelona, Spain.

2008 - Virtual Exhibition - SIartgroup / SI Fine Arts (Online)

2007 - International Group Exhibition - Marziart International Gallery, Hamburg, Germany

2006/2007 - Group Exhibition - Crea21 Art Gallery, Barcelona, Spain

2006 - BAC! 2006 (Barcelona International Art Festival) - Featured work: "Universo Circular"

2005 - Group Exhibition - Alternative Gallery, Manchester, United Kingdom

2002 - Collective Painting & Sculpture Exhibition - Centro Gallego de Barcelona, Spain

2001 - Solo Exhibition - Sala Ateneo Santa Cecilia, Marín, Spain

2001 - Solo Exhibition - Casa Rosada, Pontevedra, Spain

2000 - "Novos Valores 2000" - Diputación de Pontevedra, Spain

1999 - Solo Exhibition - Club Financiero, Vigo, Spain

1995 - Solo Exhibition - Sala RENFE, Vigo, Spain