Calleja, Javier | Si, 2024 — available on Composition Gallery

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Serigraph over 40 screen-printed colors and hand-applied stickers by the artist. Signed and numbered on the front. Printed by MadFaber, Spain.

Si (2024) by Javier Calleja is a vibrant and whimsical screen print featuring over 40 individually printed colors, enriched with hand-applied stickers by the artist himself. The artwork presents a sketchbook-style composition filled with charming, cartoon-like characters, including Calleja’s signature big-eyed figures, daisy-headed personas, playful symbols, and UFO motifs. Each element appears annotated and playfully arranged as if mapping out a creative brainstorm. The pastel background enhances the sense of spontaneity and imagination. Printed in Spain by MadFaber, this limited edition of 75 (+15 APs) is signed and numbered on the front.

Javier Calleja (Spain, 1971) is a contemporary artist celebrated for his whimsical paintings and sculptures featuring wide-eyed characters. Blending humor and innocence, his works often incorporate text, creating playful interactions between image and word. Calleja’s distinctive style has earned him international acclaim, with exhibitions in leading galleries worldwide.

Javier Calleja

Si, 2024

Name: Si, 2024
SKU: 15914
Price: 6600.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Serigraph

Serigraph Serigraph is a printmaking process that uses silk screen techniques to create an image. The image is digitally separated into individual colors, each of which is assigned to a separate silk screen. These screens are then used to apply each color by hand, layer by layer, to replicate the original artwork, often based on an oil painting.

Edition

Edition of 75 + 15 APs

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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 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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What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.

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Javier Calleja

Si, 2024

47.7 x 61 cm

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Javier Calleja