Carlos Fontales - SPAIN
Born in Madrid, at the age of 20 he moved to a village in Galicia fleeing from city life and its future prospects. Years later he began to be interested in the most popular basketry, the one made by farmers and non-specialized people. As a result of these inquiries and learning, he published a couple of books on the trade. Along with his research work and basketry itself, he dedicates his activity to traveling around Spain and other countries giving courses, seminars, conferences, as well as the occasional creation of installations with vegetable fibers and other medium and large-format works.