Marta Leyva
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Originating from Spain, but currently living in a commute between Stockholm and Barcelona, Marta Leyva uses her art as a way to connect with her culture. “Being away from home makes me appreciate my roots even more and it is a way for me to feel closer to them.”
Marta used to work as a translator, but after joining her friend for a painting class, she realised she loved it. So much so, that in 2017 she quit her job to pursue a life as a full-time artist. “And I wouldn’t change it for anything now,” she says.
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Colourful Art
Her work is colourful and she recognises that colours are completely essential for her creative work. “They give me strength, positivity, and energy. I like to create different colour palettes but there are some favourites that are always to be found in my paintings like salmon, green and beige.”