Manilva artist Rocío Tovar will bring the landscapes of Sabinillas and other much-loved corners of Andalucía to India next month through her international exhibition, Andalucía florece en arte batik.
Taking place on 18 November 2026 at the Travancore Palace in New Delhi, the exhibition has the support of Turespaña. Manilva Town Hall has congratulated the artist on this latest opportunity to share the municipality’s scenery with an international audience.
The collection will feature interpretations of Sabinillas, Estepona and the Torre de la Sal in Casares, alongside landmarks including Málaga’s Alcazaba, the Tajo de Ronda and Seville’s Giralda. Two original works depicting the Alhambra and the Taj Mahal will form a central connection between Andalucía and India, with other locations represented through high-quality reproductions.
Tovar works with batik, a traditional textile technique using hot wax and dyes to build images on fabric. The cracks that form in the wax allow colour to create distinctive lines and textures, giving her landscapes their characteristic appearance. In a recent interview, she explained that these cracks also carry a personal meaning, reflecting the ability of people and places to endure adversity and continue to flourish.
The New Delhi exhibition follows a successful presentation in Jakarta on 16 September 2025. Organised by Turespaña with the Spanish Embassy in Indonesia and Córdoba’s Fundación Las Fuentes, that event introduced twelve of Tovar’s Andalucía-inspired batik works to tourism professionals, journalists and content creators.
Her connection with Manilva extends beyond the landscapes she depicts. Tovar has taught batik workshops at the Sabinillas training centre, sharing the technique with beginners and more experienced students. In November 2025, she also presented Manilva Town Hall with her work depicting Sabinillas beach, following its appearance in Indonesia.
The visit to India will also offer an opportunity to share her skills. On 19 November, Tovar is scheduled to lead a workshop at the Delhi College of Art, introducing students to her creative process and the possibilities of batik. The programme forms part of the Spain–India Dual Year 2026, using art and heritage to encourage cultural exchange.
