Marbella's Galería Isolina Arbulu is participating in the Madrid contemporary art fair for the fifth consecutive year with a proposal that reflects on urban reality, nature and everyday life.
In its fifth participation in Madrid's prestigious contemporary art fair, Galería Isolina Arbulu presents a selection of works by five artists from different fields, each with unique techniques and approaches: Javier de Juan, Nanon Morsink, Jaime Velázquez, Aixa Portero and Marie Isabelle Poirer Troyano. A proposal, deeply connected to the tensions between the urban and the natural, the everyday and the transcendent, exploring contemporary challenges through a diverse and multifaceted, yet cohesive visual language.
Javier de Juan stands out with a proposal of large-format oil paintings and innovative sculptures that invite us to reflect on the city's ecosystem. In his works, the great city comes to life through suggested stories starring Gods from Greek mythology dressed in civilian clothes, characters that are set amidst the density and chaos of urban life. De Juan captures that space that people find amidst the noise and constant movement, rising up as owners and gods of their place in the world.
Jaime Velázquez, a young artist from Cádiz, often breaks with the traditional format in his oil paintings. His work establishes a unique dialogue between figuration and abstraction, integrating elements of urban language to explore the disconnection between reality and fiction. Through his particular style, Velázquez addresses the lack of coherence of contemporary languages, allowing the viewer to interpret everyday situations that escape the usual logic.
Dutch artist Nanon Morsink brings a strong social critique through seemingly innocent figures that, beneath the surface, question rampant consumerism and the throwaway culture. Using string, yarn and other textile materials, Morsink weaves an ironic world that challenges the viewer to see beyond the obvious, confronting the truths we often prefer to ignore.
From Malaga, Aixa Portero shows us a work that highlights the culture of peace, connecting with nature as a source of balance. In this new series, the artist abandons her characteristic use of neutral tones to immerse the viewer in an explosion of light and colour, creating vibrant fantasies that evoke harmony and serenity, but also the dynamism inherent in natural cycles.
Finally, Marie Isabelle Poirer Troyano, a French-Andalusian artist, is inspired by the Japanese concept of IKIGAI, the search for the purpose of life, combining traditional textile craftsmanship with influences from oriental art. Her pieces, made using techniques such as Japanese shibori, felt, wool and thread, present forms and textures that invite reflection on the connection between human beings and their environment, challenging the boundaries between art, craft and nature.
With this selection of works, Isolina Arbulu Gallery offers a proposal that, through the technical and thematic diversity of its artists, invites the viewer to question his or her relationship with the contemporary world. From the density of urban life to the search for peace and balance in nature, through social criticism and the disconnection between reality and fiction, each piece seeks to awaken a deep and personal reflection.
In its fifth participation in Madrid's prestigious contemporary art fair, Galería Isolina Arbulu presents a selection of works by five artists from different fields, each with unique techniques and approaches: Javier de Juan, Nanon Morsink, Jaime Velázquez, Aixa Portero and Marie Isabelle Poirer Troyano. A proposal, deeply connected to the tensions between the urban and the natural, the everyday and the transcendent, exploring contemporary challenges through a diverse and multifaceted, yet cohesive visual language.
Javier de Juan stands out with a proposal of large-format oil paintings and innovative sculptures that invite us to reflect on the city's ecosystem. In his works, the great city comes to life through suggested stories starring Gods from Greek mythology dressed in civilian clothes, characters that are set amidst the density and chaos of urban life. De Juan captures that space that people find amidst the noise and constant movement, rising up as owners and gods of their place in the world.
Jaime Velázquez, a young artist from Cádiz, often breaks with the traditional format in his oil paintings. His work establishes a unique dialogue between figuration and abstraction, integrating elements of urban language to explore the disconnection between reality and fiction. Through his particular style, Velázquez addresses the lack of coherence of contemporary languages, allowing the viewer to interpret everyday situations that escape the usual logic.
Dutch artist Nanon Morsink brings a strong social critique through seemingly innocent figures that, beneath the surface, question rampant consumerism and the throwaway culture. Using string, yarn and other textile materials, Morsink weaves an ironic world that challenges the viewer to see beyond the obvious, confronting the truths we often prefer to ignore.
From Malaga, Aixa Portero shows us a work that highlights the culture of peace, connecting with nature as a source of balance. In this new series, the artist abandons her characteristic use of neutral tones to immerse the viewer in an explosion of light and colour, creating vibrant fantasies that evoke harmony and serenity, but also the dynamism inherent in natural cycles.
Finally, Marie Isabelle Poirer Troyano, a French-Andalusian artist, is inspired by the Japanese concept of IKIGAI, the search for the purpose of life, combining traditional textile craftsmanship with influences from oriental art. Her pieces, made using techniques such as Japanese shibori, felt, wool and thread, present forms and textures that invite reflection on the connection between human beings and their environment, challenging the boundaries between art, craft and nature.
With this selection of works, Isolina Arbulu Gallery offers a proposal that, through the technical and thematic diversity of its artists, invites the viewer to question his or her relationship with the contemporary world. From the density of urban life to the search for peace and balance in nature, through social criticism and the disconnection between reality and fiction, each piece seeks to awaken a deep and personal reflection.
