Navarro, born in Viladecans in 1977, has illustrated over thirty titles, including classics such as Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. She began her political career early, at 24 years old, as a councilor in her hometown, a detail she had previously kept private.
“"When I got home, the only thing I could do to stop crying was drawing. And I started showing it on Instagram."
Her transition to professional illustration accelerated during the major economic crisis of 2010, when managing social services as a councilor became emotionally draining. Drawing became an outlet, leading her to win the audience award at the Flic Festival d’Il·lustració in Barcelona and pursue art professionally.
She recently published her first self-written illustrated biography, Brillantes y olvidadas. Las mujeres del 27, where she champions figures like Maruja Mallo. Regarding inspiration, Navarro echoes Picasso: “may inspiration find you working,” viewing drawing as an almost biological act.
“"The heroic thing is speaking Catalan when your parents and grandparents speak Spanish, and that is what the people of this region do."
