Mari Dapena (1924-1995) was a significant artist, and together with Agustín Ibarrola and Ismael Fidalgo, she was one of the driving forces behind the first travelling exhibitions staged in Biscay (1956). She co-founded Estampa Popular de Bizkaia (1961) with Agustín Ibarrola and Dionisio Blanco, and was a member of the Emen Group (1966) and of the
In this exhibition, the Rialia Museum of Industry is showcasing one part of her oeuvre. Her drawings, ranging from simple sketches to finished works, are completed with oil paintings and carvings, works sourced from previous exhibitions at the Las Encartaciones Museum and the Biscay General Assemblies.
