Maria Granada

Sobre Maria Granada

María Granada es ingeniera y artista multidisciplinar. Nacida en Andalucía y residente en Madrid desde comienzos de los años 2000, ha desarrollado durante más de dos décadas una práctica creativa constante e independiente. 

Su trabajo se desarrolla a través de la acuarela, el dibujo y la escritura, medios que explora como formas de expresión artística. Durante años trabajó en consultoría internacional de innovación tecnológica, una etapa marcada por los viajes y los tiempos de espera que convirtió en espacios de creación. Sus primeras obras nacieron en aeropuertos, estaciones y trayectos, donde comenzó a construir un imaginario visual a partir de escenas cotidianas. 

En 2005 residió en Estambul, donde entró en contacto con la tradición sufí, experiencia que marcó un punto de inflexión en su proceso creativo. A partir de entonces incorporó la meditación a su práctica, primero a través de la danza y posteriormente en la escritura y la producción plástica. 

Actualmente compagina la docencia con el desarrollo de nuevos proyectos artísticos y editoriales. 

A close-up, photographic image of a refined ceramic piece by Maria Granada: a tall, slender stoneware vase with a matte, off-white glaze and subtle hand-carved linear patterns circling its surface. The vase sits on a minimalist concrete plinth against a softly textured, warm-gray wall. Diffused gallery-style lighting from above and slightly to the side brings out the surface relief, creating delicate shadows within the carved grooves. Shot at eye level with a centered, balanced composition and generous negative space around the vase, the mood is sophisticated, serene, and contemplative, emphasizing craftsmanship and materiality. A small, blurred wall card in the background hints at an exhibition setting in Madrid, Spain, without displaying readable text.
A carefully curated exhibition-style shelf dedicated to Maria Granada’s artist books and ceramics: staggered white shelves hold a series of small, uniquely shaped cups, bowls, and sculptural vessels in white, sand, and muted blue glazes, interspersed with upright and open artist books revealing intricate spreads of illustration and photo-based collage. The shelf is mounted on a pale, plaster wall in a contemporary Madrid loft. Soft, even gallery lighting bathes the objects, adding subtle highlights to the glazes and depth to the printed pages. Photographic realism, shot from a straight-on, eye-level perspective with sharp focus throughout the frame, creating a clean, sophisticated, editorial mood that quietly suggests contact and professional presentation without showing any explicit text or graphic icons.

Trayectoria y visión de Maria

Formada en artes visuales y edición, trabajo entre la ilustración, la cerámica y el libro de artista, explorando la memoria y el cuerpo como territorio. Mi estudio en Madrid es un espacio de ensayo continuo; visita el portfolio para ver las series completas.

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An elegant still life featuring one of Maria Granada’s artist books: a handmade, cloth-bound volume in muted terracotta and cream tones, lying slightly open on a linen-covered table. The visible pages show abstract, photographic reproductions of her illustrations and ceramics, with layered translucent sheets between them. A simple ceramic paperweight holds the book open. Soft morning light from a nearby window in a Madrid apartment studio casts gentle, elongated shadows and highlights the subtle fibers in the paper and fabric. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle using the rule of thirds, with the book as the clear focal point and the background gently blurred, creating an intimate, intellectual, and thoughtfully curated atmosphere.
A refined desk scene suggesting professional contact with the artist Maria Granada: a minimalist, light-wood workstation holds a laptop displaying a blurred portfolio grid of illustrations, ceramics, and artist books, alongside a small ceramic tray, a closed sketchbook, and a sleek fountain pen. On the wall above, discreetly framed photographs of her work form a harmonious arrangement. Large windows reveal an out-of-focus view of Madrid’s rooftops and soft blue sky. Gentle, diffused daylight floods the space, creating a calm, inviting glow. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field focused on the desk, evoking a sophisticated, approachable atmosphere that suggests an online contact point without showing legible text or interface details.
A sophisticated studio corner presenting Maria Granada’s illustration practice: several framed line-and-wash artworks with botanical and architectural motifs lean against a white wall on a low wooden bench. On the bench sit elegant drawing tools, ink bottles, and a fine ceramic cup holding brushes. Through a nearby window, a soft, out-of-focus glimpse of Madrid’s historic buildings appears. Late afternoon, golden-hour light spills in, creating warm reflections on the glass frames and soft shadows on the floor. Photographic realism, composed with asymmetrical balance and a moderate depth of field that keeps the artworks sharp while subtly blurring the studio edges, evoking a quiet, contemplative, and highly refined creative space suitable for a visual portfolio.
A carefully arranged tabletop composition showcasing Maria Granada’s multidisciplinary work: a delicate ink illustration on textured ivory paper, a small hand-built ceramic vessel with a satin white glaze and subtle speckles, and an artist book partially open to reveal layered, hand-printed pages. All pieces rest on a smooth light-wood desk in a quiet Madrid studio, near a large window overlooking soft, blurred city rooftops. Late afternoon natural light creates gentle highlights on the ceramics and soft shadows under the papers. Photographic realism, eye-level angle, with shallow depth of field so the artworks are in crisp focus while the urban background is softly out of focus, conveying a sophisticated, calm, contemporary atmosphere suitable for a portfolio homepage.

Reseñas

A close-up, photographic image of a refined ceramic piece by Maria Granada: a tall, slender stoneware vase with a matte, off-white glaze and subtle hand-carved linear patterns circling its surface. The vase sits on a minimalist concrete plinth against a softly textured, warm-gray wall. Diffused gallery-style lighting from above and slightly to the side brings out the surface relief, creating delicate shadows within the carved grooves. Shot at eye level with a centered, balanced composition and generous negative space around the vase, the mood is sophisticated, serene, and contemplative, emphasizing craftsmanship and materiality. A small, blurred wall card in the background hints at an exhibition setting in Madrid, Spain, without displaying readable text.

Aya Nakamura

La obra de Maria Granada combina una gran sensibilidad gráfica con una investigación rigurosa del objeto y el libro, resultando en piezas memorables.

A carefully curated exhibition-style shelf dedicated to Maria Granada’s artist books and ceramics: staggered white shelves hold a series of small, uniquely shaped cups, bowls, and sculptural vessels in white, sand, and muted blue glazes, interspersed with upright and open artist books revealing intricate spreads of illustration and photo-based collage. The shelf is mounted on a pale, plaster wall in a contemporary Madrid loft. Soft, even gallery lighting bathes the objects, adding subtle highlights to the glazes and depth to the printed pages. Photographic realism, shot from a straight-on, eye-level perspective with sharp focus throughout the frame, creating a clean, sophisticated, editorial mood that quietly suggests contact and professional presentation without showing any explicit text or graphic icons.

Mateo García

Trabajar con Maria ha sido impecable; entiende cada proyecto en profundidad y traduce el concepto en ilustraciones y cerámicas precisas.