The last decades of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century were a period of profound transformations in Sóller, brought about by the creation of many industries, most of which were created primarily to supply domestic consumption, but also for export. Sóller’s isolation from the rest of the island and the availability of a commercial port further encouraged the enterprising sollerics to set up businesses and industries of all kinds: from textile factories to electricity companies and the construction of a railway.
Garau reinterprets this industrial past in the form of art; from the threads, they take us into the collective memory and history of a village in Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana, giving life to a material that was dead.
His work is based on the background related to the textile past of his hometown, but radically changes its form and position, resulting in a sculptural work of simple and elegant lines.
We present the new collection by Mallorcan artist Toni Garau, whose work focuses on exploring light and color through the technique of thread painting. His unique and captivating pieces reflect a personal and contemporary vision of Mallorca’s industrial past.
Garau was born and raised in Mallorca, and from a young age, he showed a great interest in the textile world. He began experimenting with different materials and techniques, discovering in thread a new technique to create artworks that explore the relationship between light and color.
Although his work draws inspiration from the industrial past of the island of Mallorca and its cultural roots, Garau pushes the technique of painting with threads to new frontiers, creating a modern and minimalist aesthetic in each of his pieces. His innovative approach and ability to combine technique and emotion make each artwork a unique visual and emotional experience.
T. + 34 630 43 15 13 · art@tonigarau.com · C/ Poetessa Francisca Alcover 23, 07100 Sóller, Mallorca. SPAIN