Manuela Serrat wins sixth Universo Goya comic contest
The sixth edition of the national comic contest "Universo Goya," organized by Fundación Ibercaja, recognized Catalan artist Manuela Serrat for her digital creation "Manual para reconocer a los monstruos." This initiative aims to enhance young people's understanding of Francisco de Goya's life. The first prize was awarded to the 30-year-old graphic designer from Barcelona, while Saioa Maritorena from Navarre received the second prize for her work "Algo nuevo." Out of thirty-two submissions, twelve were selected as finalists. The winning comics will be published by Fundación Ibercaja and displayed in December at Espacio Joven during the Salón del Cómic de Zaragoza, with subsequent exhibitions planned in Logroño, Huesca, Guadalajara, and Teruel. The jury commended Serrat's vibrant artwork and Maritorena's storytelling prowess.
Key facts
- Manuela Serrat won the sixth edition of the Universo Goya comic contest organized by Fundación Ibercaja.
- Her winning work is titled 'Manual para reconocer a los monstruos' and was created in digital format.
- Second prize went to Saioa Maritorena for her digital comic 'Algo nuevo'.
- Thirty-two candidates applied; twelve were selected as finalists.
- The winning and finalist comics will be compiled into a book published by Fundación Ibercaja.
- An exhibition of the comics will open in December at Espacio Joven Fundación Ibercaja within the Salón del Cómic de Zaragoza.
- The exhibition will later tour Fundación Ibercaja centers in Logroño, Huesca, Guadalajara, and Teruel.
- Serrat is a graphic designer from Barcelona; Maritorena is a student from Leitza.
Entities
Artists
- Manuela Serrat
- Saioa Maritorena
- Francisco de Goya
Institutions
- Fundación Ibercaja
- Espacio Joven Fundación Ibercaja
- Salón del Cómic de Zaragoza
- Universitat Carlemany
- ESDESIGN
- Universidad del País Vasco
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Navarre
- Leitza
- Zaragoza
- Logroño
- Huesca
- Guadalajara
- Teruel