Sevilla y Andalucía son inseparables del arte y la cultura.

The President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, attended the inauguration of the exhibition by the painter Elena Montero in Seville, where he expressed that Seville and Andalusia cannot be understood without art and culture, which he described as «the fertilizer on which the Andalusian community has grown and flourished over the centuries.»

Moreno emphasized the enthusiasm, initiative, style, and passion of Elena Montero, as well as the beauty of her works that cover different themes ranging from images with great devotion such as La Macarena, El Cachorro, La Estrella, Las Glorias, or the Virgen de los Reyes to flamenco or the procession of the Three Kings of the Ateneo.

He highlighted that this artist does not limit herself to classic painting formats but takes advantage of all possibilities to unleash her talent through magazine covers, book illustrations, or Christmas cards, among others.

«It’s a delightful way to truly be present in the daily lives of people, of the city. Taking the initiative, speaking to Seville, and always doing it with the language of art and beauty, so important always.»

In this way, he pointed out that this exhibition will remain at the Seville City Hall, where the history, function of the building, and its monumental character add solemnity to this meeting between the public and the works.

At this point, he emphasized the support of the Andalusian Government for the artistic expression of Andalusia and the work of Andalusian creators, while also thanking all entities that sponsor painting, sculpture, music, literature, and all forms in which Andalusian talent takes the lead and manifests its work to the world, from foundations to brotherhoods, and from public to private institutions.

The event was also attended by the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz.