Natalia Zabala

Color has always been at the heart of my artistic expression, serving as a vital tool in conveying my vision. Themes of femininity frequently surface in my compositions, reflecting the essence of my creative journey. Through my art, I strive to express my unique perception of beauty. Often, I paint intuitively, allowing the process to reveal an underlying logic of its own. I have discovered that releasing expectations usually leads to my most inspired and authentic work. I approach the creative process from a perspective where there is no right or wrong, no good or bad—free play without rules, expressing whatever is within me and how I see the world in each moment.

Throughout my life, I had the opportunity to live in different environments and draw inspiration from several cultures. I was born in Bilbao, Spain, and raised between Brussels and Barcelona's bohemian Mediterranean atmosphere. After a career in luxury brands and entrepreneurship, I embarked on a journey to Berlin to study at the Malshule und Zeichenshule Wladimir Prib, where I immersed myself in techniques of color and texture. Returning to Barcelona, I continued my artistic education at the Massana Art School, refining my skills in figurative and portrait work.

Years...

2015-2017, Malshule und Zeichenshule Wladimir Prib (Berlin, Germany)
2017-2019, Barcelona Massana Art School (Spain)
2021- 2022, ICB/ART Sausalito workshops, (CA, US)
2023, Barcelona Art Academy (Spain)

2022 - The Sausalito Art Festival. Sausalito, CA (USA)
2022 - Marin Open Studios. Corte Madera, CA (USA)
2022 - ICB Art Building Open Studios. Sausalito, CA (USA)
2023 - Uvedoble Art Gallery. Barcelona, (Spain)
2023 - A-FAD Open Studios. Barcelona, (Spain)
Oct 2024 - The Other Art Fair, London, (UK)