Art on the Cabo

The Cabo de Gata attracts a wide number of artists; painters, sculptors, writers.  The constantly changing light on both the land and the sea provides never ending inspiration; the dazzling sunlight and vibrant colours can change in an hour to an eery mist that turns the hills into the magical landscape of a fairytale.

Here in San José our resident artist is Laura Quintana who has a studio near the port as well as one in Almeria.  Originally from Madrid, she fell in love with the ever-changing light and colour of the Cabo and has lived and worked in the area for nine years.

Her work beautifully recreates the vivid seascape and landscape of the Cabo.

The village of Rodalquilar, where we stayed last year, has a number of resident artists and writers, and has transformed itself into a living art gallery, Rodalquilarte.  This year a number of new works of art have been displayed on the walls of the houses and shops.  This gorgeous cat is by Lola Monterreal.

The names of all the artists involved in Rodalquilarte:

 Here are some more of my favourites: