Javier Calleja, born in 1971 in Málaga, Spain, is a contemporary artist renowned for his distinct visual language that often combines playful innocence with complex themes. He studied Fine Arts at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, where he honed his skills under mentors like Juan Carlos Eguillor and Manolo Valdés. Over time, Calleja has diversified his artistic mediums, transitioning from traditional painting to including drawings, sculptures, and installations in his repertoire.
His work is characterized by whimsical characters with oversized heads and diminutive bodies, situated in dreamlike environments. Despite their seemingly simplistic appearance, these characters explore multifaceted themes ranging from identity and the human psyche to the intricacies of daily life. Calleja uses irony and humor as effective tools to delve into deeper, more existential issues, making his art accessible yet profound.
Calleja’s works are a fusion of various art movements such as Surrealism, Cubism, and Pop Art, but they maintain a unique flair that sets him apart. His art has garnered international attention, captivating audiences across continents. With an expanding portfolio and a continually growing following, Calleja remains a significant figure in contemporary art, continuously challenging and engaging viewers with his emotive and intellectually stimulating creations.
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Javier Calleja, born in 1971 in Málaga, Spain, is a contemporary artist renowned for his distinct visual language that often combines playful innocence with complex themes. He studied Fine Arts at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, where he honed his skills under mentors like Juan Carlos Eguillor and Manolo Vald&eacu Read More
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Do Not Touch (Colour), 2020
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Resin, steel, string and acrylic paint with hand-drawn canvas
- Figure: 36 × 23 × 18 cm (14.2 × (...)
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Javier Calleja, born in 1971 in Málaga, Spain, is a contemporary artist renowned for his distinct visual language that often combines playful innocence with complex themes. He studied Fine Arts at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, where he honed his skills under mentors like Juan Carlos Eguillor and Manolo Vald&eacu Read More
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Javier Calleja
Do Not Touch (Colour), 2020
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
GBP 10,000 - 13,000
Javier Calleja
No Art Here, 2021
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
GBP 8,000 - 10,000
Javier Calleja
Do Not Touch (Grey), 2020
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
GBP 7,000 - 10,000
Javier Calleja
Missing The Blue Sky, 2019
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
GBP 10,000 - 15,000
Javier Calleja
No Wings To Fly - Silver, 2023
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
GBP 5,500 - 7,000
Javier Calleja
When He Had Me..., 2022
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Javier Calleja
I Didn't Exist, 2022
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Javier Calleja
Once In My Life (diptych), 2023
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 2,500 - 3,500
Javier Calleja
Little Mickey, Grey, 2023
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
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What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s with artists and writers whose works aimed to reveal the unconscious to unleash subconscious imagination, and explore unusual imagery. Bringing the unconscious into rational life was one key thematic goal of this group influenced by Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis theories.
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