Curatorial Dossier: Eduving Porras Molina’s Participation in the Fallas of Valencia (2021–2025)

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Author: Curatorial Research Department / Eduvismo Art Studio

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Introduction

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Eduving Porras Molina is a Venezuelan graphic artist with an extensive international career, whose work has made a significant impact on the Fallas of Valencia, one of Spain's most emblematic cultural festivals. Between 2021 and 2025, Porras Molina was repeatedly selected to illustrate the covers of official llibrets (booklets) for several falla commissions, bringing his distinctive Eduvismo Art style to these institutional publications. His ability to merge contemporary graphic language with traditional symbols of the festival has earned him recognition from both the public and local cultural institutions.

As a result of this contribution, he has received artistic awards from the Generalitat Valenciana, positioning him as a key figure in the Fallas community. His work has also been prominently acknowledged in the prologues of the llibrets he illustrated, underscoring the importance of his visual contributions to Fallas culture.

I. Contributions to Seven Official Llibrets (2021–2025)

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Porras Molina has illustrated the covers of seven official llibrets from falla commissions in the province of Valencia, combining graphic art with annual festive documentation. Year after year, he has established a growing trajectory in artistic quality, visual storytelling, and institutional recognition:

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1. Falla Plaça Sant Roc (Torrent), 2021: First participation in the Fallas. The cover was nominated for the Mestre Ortifus Awards for its modern reinterpretation of traditional symbols.

2. Falla Barri Sant Gregori (Torrent), 2022: A narrative-driven cover focused on the “past, present, and future” of the festival. Officially nominated in design competitions.

3. Falla Poble Nou (Torrent), 2022: Awarded Best Cover Design during Valencia’s World Design Capital 2022 celebrations, backed by the Generalitat Valenciana. Ranked 13th among 80+ participating llibrets.

4. Falla Vicent Sancho Tello (Torrent), 2023: Provided cover illustration and full graphic design of the llibret. The work focused on the heroic figure of the fallero through a coherent visual narrative.

5. Falla Poble Nou (Torrent), 2023: Cover awarded in official Generalitat Valenciana competitions. Ranked among the top five selected to represent Torrent. Placed 79th overall among 80 awardees.

6. Falla Sedaví (Sedaví), 2023: Marked the artist’s expansion beyond Torrent. The cover featured a fallera, a robot, and a heart—symbols of tradition, future, and emotion respectively.

7. Falla Plaça Sant Roc (Torrent), 2025: A new collaboration currently in development. An emblematic cover of contemporary Fallas identity is anticipated, reflecting the Eduvismo Art aesthetic.

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II. Official Awards and Nominations

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Eduving Porras Molina has received distinctions from the Generalitat Valenciana across several editions of the official Fallas llibret design contests:

• Mestre Ortifus Awards 2021: Nomination for the Falla Sant Roc cover.

• Best Cover & Llibret Design 2022: Awarded for Falla Poble Nou, ranked 13th among over 200 participants.

• Best Cover & Llibret Design 2022: Awarded for Falla Sant Gregori, ranked 80th.

• Best Cover Design 2023: Awarded for Falla Poble Nou, ranked 79th.

• Multiple Recognitions in 2023: Both Poble Nou and Sant Gregori covers were simultaneously awarded in separate categories for their graphic and thematic excellence.

These accolades highlight the sustained impact and visual quality of his contributions within the institutional Fallas environment.

III. Artistic Style and Cultural Relevance

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Eduvismo Art is defined by geometric compositions, expressive lines, and a vibrant color palette. Drawing inspiration from cubism, pop art, and contemporary design, it conveys identity and dynamism. Within the context of Fallas, this style has proven particularly fitting—reinterpreting traditional symbols like falleras, monuments, fire, and heritage with a fresh and accessible visual language.

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His covers do more than embellish the llibrets—they communicate each publication’s theme. His ability to distill cultural concepts into powerful images has been key to his cultural and institutional recognition.

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IV. Editorial and Institutional Recognition

Each llibret featuring his illustrations includes notable mentions of the artist in its editorial prologue. These texts explicitly value his artistic vision and essential role in the visual narrative of the publications.

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Furthermore, his ongoing collaboration with Samarucsg Soluciones Gráficas has supported the high production quality of his works, reinforcing a professional model of visual creation and cultural dissemination within the Fallas context.

V. Complementary Collaborations

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In 2024, Eduving Porras also illustrated the cover of the llibret for the Comparsa Mora Califats Sarraïns de Torrent, celebrating the Alferecía Mora. This project, beyond the scope of the Fallas, extended his influence into other Valencian cultural festivities such as the Moros y Cristianos.

VI. Conclusion

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Between 2021 and 2025, Eduving Porras Molina has firmly established himself as one of the most influential illustrators in Fallas graphic design. Through seven major collaborations, multiple official awards, and numerous editorial mentions, his work has elevated the visual and symbolic dimension of the Fallas.

His Eduvismo Art style offers a fresh yet harmonious aesthetic, bringing a contemporary graphic language to Valencian cultural heritage. His contribution builds a bridge between international art and local identity, helping project the Fallas to new audiences and future generations.

Sources: eduvismo.com, torrentaldia.com, diariolasamericas.com, cultura.gva.es, UNESCO.org, official publications by falla commissions and llibrets edited between 2021 and 2025.