Javier Calleja

Diptych

€3,200

Artwork

Edition of 250

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Javier Calleja composes a diptych from life’s possibilities and complexities.

On the left, It wasn’t me is grounded in mischief that exists somewhere between innocence and malevolence. On the right, Floating conveys the carefree nature of daydreams and a sense of limitless potential. Together, Calleja builds a “simple but not easy” narrative that suspends each figure in a single moment from a story.

Each print is a 15 colour engrave, using 4 photopolymer etching plates with a final colour applied by hand by the printmaker. The artisanal production process will begin as soon the draw for the edition is held, and will take 16-20 weeks.

The diptych is made up of two prints, each an edition of 250.

Dimensions

Unframed: 56cm x 43cm

Framed: 62cm x 49cm x 3cm

Paper size: 56 x 43 cm / Image size: 30.5 x 22.5 cm

Framing

Prints can be ordered float-mounted in one of three framing options.

Medium

15 colour engrave with a 4 photopolymer etching plates process on digitally printed background on 65gsm Shin Inbe paper. Mounted on 290gsm Fabriano Tiepolo paper, with a final colour applied by hand by the printmaker.

Authentication

Signed and numbered by the artist (bottom corners).

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Release date

April 30, 2024

Payment

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Behind the scenes

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Javier Calleja looking towards the camera

Javier Calleja10 collaborationsCalleja’s work is equally sarcastic as it is sensitive. His portraits depict stylised figures with exaggerated heads and big, melting eyes, reminiscent of Manga or Anime characters. Scrawled across their t-shirts, phrases like “FUCK YOU ALL” undercut their apparent cutesy innocence. Facial features with perfectly merged gradients are contrasted by flat, single-colour backgrounds and loose line-work that illustrates their bodies. The artist also translates his painted figures into fibreglass sculptures that, with their uncanny animated style and manufactured finish, evoke the works of contemporary artists such as KAWS and Yoshitomo Nara - or indeed a lonely Playmobil toy. This constant strand of irony underpins Calleja’s oeuvre, bringing a sharp edge to the alluring simplicity of his aesthetic.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

This piece is lovely and out for framing. I actually want to buy another.
Review of Inner Love
i appreciate the speedy delivery and all interaction regarding my purchase was efficient and pleasant.
Review of Laying in the Grass (Hand-finished)
this is a. very good way to make great artisrs’ work affordable. well done
Review of Women Without Men #2, 2009
the packaging was amazing.
Review of Actual Size
what an amazing experience from top to bottom. The best communication, print quality and packing. This is my first time purchasing from you and I look forward to my next purchase.
Review of Prismatic Head Composition
Excellent experience overall. Thank you for an easy transaction.
Review of Everyone is a dragon
love the quality and care put into the work. love it and cant wait to hang it at home.
Review of Sierra
very happy with everything, the piece is better than I expected. Taking it to the framer next week :) thanks!
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