JOSÉ ANTONIO BORRÁS
He is a self-taught who, in adolescence, participated in drawing competitions, obtaining several diplomas and awards. He worked to restore Bethlehem figures at my school.
In 1986-87 he was commissioned to paint the shield of the Fraternity of the Divine Shepherdess of the Capuchins of Seville.
In 1999 he had the privilege and honor of being chosen by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of El Rocio of Villamanrique (Sevilla) to paint an oil painting,with the image of the Virgin, which sports the new banner that was made for the Brotherhood.
Up until now he has been commissioned to create paintings with the image of the Virgin, inspired by that one designed for the banner, and specifically some of these paintings formed the covers of some newsletters that annually publishes the Villamanrique brotherhood.
In 2000, he was commissioned to paint the Virgin of the Angels, of Alajar (Huelva), also bound for a new banner made for the Brotherhood.
He participated in painting competitions organized by the City of Almonte (Huelva), hand his work was selected for inclusion in the catalog ..
He has participated in several art competitions organized by the City of Gibraleón (Huelva), and in 1997 he won the first prize with the work "CHERUBS" in acrylic.
He has competed in other events organized by Contsa, and other organizations such as Focus and Grúas Lozano.
He has made illustrations and design works for the company Mundomedia, which is dedicated to leisure and recreation.
He has conducted drawings and sketches of Andalusian motifs for inserting them into shawls and fans.
In 2007 he was commissioned to design the poster of the Virgin of Cuatrovitas of the town of Bollullos to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her patronage.
In 2010, he made some sketch drawings for a stage play.
He has donated various paintings, to associations like "Noches del Baratillo" and "Women between worlds."
He has donated some of his art-works to the town of Villamanrique de la Condesa, representing its major festivals and scenes from El Rocío pilgrimage.
He also works with some art galleries and decoration companies in Seville.
Currently he is still working, and plans to carry out an exhibition of his forthcoming work.