print of large-eyed child with green tshirt on

Javier Calleja

Second Chance Always (Hand-finished)

€9,000

Edition of 7080.0 (H) × 60.0 (W) cmHand-finished

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Spanish artist Javier Calleja’s candid, glassy-eyed portraits have seen him amass a dedicated following of fans and collectors around the world.

Second Chance Always is one of three editions launching in June 2021, each one an entirely new composition incorporating the artist’s distinctive character stylings and irreverent slogans.

Medium

Printed on 300gr off-white Arches Velin paper, combining a traditional soft ground etching using a copper plate with unique hand-finished elements in pencil and watercolour.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

Each piece is signed, dated and numbered by the artist.

Release date

June 09, 2021

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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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Review of Iris
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Everything was perfect !!
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Review of Guardian
we appreciate the care taken in transport. Our piece was unframed but we appreciated how the packaging was done to protect it and also extras like the information on the art and the tote bag. We love the art work.
Review of Guardian
Wonderful experience. Art looks amazing. Unbelievable framing. Thank you!!
Review of Untitled [Man in Car with Shed]
I absolutely love the textured details. The picture literally pops off the canvas and the floating frame encompasses those details perfectly. Amazing job by Jake Fried and the Avant Arte team! I'm excited for my next purchase.
Review of Open Eyes (Signal)
Excellent framing
Review of La Nascita

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