He was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design) for his work on the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen.

His work evolved from a baroque, ornamental style to a pure, minimal aesthetic.

In his later years, his work is completely abstract, employing expressive lines and exploring the boundaries of collage, objet trove, shading, texture and color.

He was trained at the School of Fine Arts, Barcelona, where he was taught by Angel Ferrant and Felix Mestres.

His theatrical designs have appeared on stages in New York, Munich, London and Paris, as well as in the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen.