For us who were just starting out, the award Ver y Estimar was very stimulating; it allowed us to show our attempts with the prestige of having been chosen by a group of people of renown careers.

[...] In these peculiar spheres, traditionally reserved for the renowned artists, the irruption of young artists with different approaches, [...], still in their infancy, created an effervescent climate to which the public responded very favourably.

[...] The work of Ver y Estimar was vitally important for us. It showed us with courage and no prejudices; it encouraged us in our beginnings and discouraged us (the ones who did not receive prizes); both the encouragement and discouragement helped to show us our paths. It tested our need to devote ourselves to art on a scene with few possibilities, but in which, however, the generous space of Ver y Estimar was always on a par with our efforts and talents. And from then on, the adventure began”.