Sculptor.  Born Miguel Ortiz Berrocal in Villanueva de Algaidas, Málaga, Andalucía,  he was a disciple of Ramón Stolz Viciano and was influenced by sculptors Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza. He is best remembered for the design of the Goya Awards, equivalent to the Oscar in the Spanish Cinema. Berrocal lived and worked for almost 20 years in Verona, Italy. His sculptures can be found in art museums, galleries, and private collections around the world. Among others “El Diestro,” “María de la O,” “Grand Torse” and “Hommage a Piero della Francesca.” He died in his city of birth.  (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)