RAFAEL Cortiella born in Barcelona in 1931. He began his artistic studies at the School of Arts and Crafts Marketplace and then continue them in the School of Fine Arts in Brussels, where long term viviuna collaborating artistically with different editorials Spanish, English, German and French. Later, he moved to Paris, where he continued his studies and collaborations. His work has been published around the world practically. Since 1974 lives in Barcelona, where he has guided his career to painting. He has directed for 18 years the workshop drawing and painting "Sketch." Gold Medal of Fine Arts granted by Bastai / Verlag (Germany) 1996 Exhibition Gallery latest Augusta. Barcelona Chamber DeRenzi. Castelln Terra Ferma. Current LRIDA Pedreguet-Art Art Mallorca Pineda de Mar (Barcelona) 1997 Galeria Kreisler. Barcelona Banca March. Galerie Du Manacor Cigna. Geneve 1998 Weerhoff Galleries. Washington La Caixa. Mahn Caledonia. Ibercaja Bilbao. 1999 Actual Logroo Cunium Art Galleries Mallorca. Inca 2000 La Caixa. Art Watts Mahn Aixerrota Castellar del Valls-art-Getxo. Bilbao Works Museums and Collections in Scotland, France, New York, Holland. Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Criticism The female figure is the inspiring element of Rafel Cortiella. Figure that reflects on a tonal range that is sometimes combined in white robes and others with ocher full sun. A balanced design and chronicles matizacin qualities are key in doing Cortiella. And next to the figure, the environment and surrounding environment and to guard model. His work always breathes intimacy, as if the artist penetrating on tiptoe, silent, without noting his presence in the world of women and others capture it is motive that inspired his work. P. ALCANTARA (GAL-ART Magazine) Cortiella ascribed to the group of artists with concepts clear. Part of reality and provides his understanding of light and color with a personal touch. The light that combines an intelligent and controlled manner, avoiding any sharp estalklido and creating an atmosphere, an atmosphere. Draw with color tones blend. The result is a paid tribute to the women through the paint. J. JARABO (GAL-ART) Cortiella appears to us as an artist capable of going more allde the simple anecdote, to get into the feeling and the psychology of each character. Each of his works is a living example of humanity, beauty, and life expreson. RAFAEL PERELLO (Last Journal Hour)