Twenty oil paintings by the veteran artist Ramon Calonge Casafont offer a diverse and broad perspective on the Patum festival, capturing the light, color, and movement of the celebration. The exhibition, titled Olis de Patum, opened in February at the Museu Comarcal de Berga and will be open to the public until February 22.
“"With this recognition, we are doing an act of justice because sometimes in towns and cities it is difficult for us to recognize our people and our artists, especially while they are alive. That is why there is nothing more beautiful than tributes like this."
During the inauguration, the Berga City Council and the Casal d’Europa del Berguedà paid tribute to the artist, presenting him with a commemorative plaque. Mayor Ivan Sànchez emphasized that Calonge is “one of the best painters in the history of our city.”
“"The fact of painting about La Patum is something that, being from Berga, comes from within. It is a beautiful and special subject, especially because of the fire and the movement."
Ramon Calonge (Berga, 1929) is a self-taught artist with a long career, influenced by the Escola d’Olot and Joaquín Sorolla. His work has been exhibited in cities such as Olot, Manresa, and various galleries in Barcelona, in addition to being part of numerous private collections.
