Javier Calleja

Diptych

€3,200

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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.

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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The artwork is amazing, the quality of the printing is sublime, I am totally amazed, Thank you
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I love it! beautifully framed.Thanks
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beautiful print. top notch
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Lovely art work, very professional company, the packaging was incredible. The whole process was very impressive. i will purchase more. thanks!
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The piece looks great and we love having it in our home and added to our collection! Thanks so much...
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