"In an era of digital saturation, my work invites a deeper reflection on our relationship with the visual. Beyond mere consumption, I seek to rekindle awareness of physical experience and shared presence, emphasizing the value of human connection in an increasingly virtual world."
In the contemporary art world, Quique Sarzamora emerges as a provocateur of the consciousness of the present, challenging established conventions and exploring new creative horizons. His work is not limited to mere representation; rather, it delves into the very essence of human experience, redefining the boundaries of traditional art.
For Quique, painting is a process that begins long before the brush touches the canvas. It is an exploration of the underground, of what precedes ground zero. From the layout of the canvas to the application of the pigment, each step is a quest to make visible what lies beneath the surface.
The result of his meticulous work are direct yet subtle fields of colour that defy photographic capture. To fully appreciate his work, the viewer must abandon distance and immerse themselves in the physical experience of the painting. Only then do the subtleties emerge, the signs of affection, crisis and healing.
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Quique SarzamoraS.T Naranja III, 2022Handcrafted oil on linen61 x 50 cmsView more details -
Quique SarzamoraAmarillo, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen150 x 100 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraST Azul, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen170 x 120 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraBodies of the dawn 1, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen35 x 27 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraBodies of the dawn 2, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen35 x 27 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraBodies of the dawn 3, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen35 x 27 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraBodies of the dawn 4, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen35 x 27 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraTerciopelo azul, 2024Handcrafted oil on linen60 x 50 cmsView more details
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Quique SarzamoraS.T. Políptico. A.L., 2025Handmade oil on linen and wood185 x 115 cmView more details
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Quique SarzamoraS.T La parte y el todo, 2025Handmade oil on linen, tablecloth, cotton & paper.165 x 105 cmSeries: Forma PropiaView more details
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Quique SarzamoraS.T Amarillo, 2025Handmade oil on linen and paper65,5 x 55 cmSeries: Forma PropiaView more details
Quique Sarzamora (Seville, 1992) is a visual artist whose work explores the interaction between matter, color, and sensory experience. His academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville (2015) and a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Artistic Production from the University of Málaga (2017). Additionally, he has complemented his education with workshops taught by renowned artists such as Antonio López, Andrés G. Ibáñez, Ignacio Estudillo, and Chema Cobo, enriching his approach to both figurative realism and abstraction and pictorial experimentation.
His work has been featured in numerous solo exhibitions, including "De la imagen tradicional a los cuerpos del alba" at the Fundación Antonio Gala (Córdoba, 2024) and "Los colores del atardecer preparan los del alba" at C.A.C. Francisco Hernández (Vélez Málaga, 2024). He has also exhibited "Óleo y carne" (Seville, 2021) and "Evento Carrington" at the Museo Cabra del Santo Cristo (Jaén, 2020). His work has gained international exposure through his participation in "Forest For The Trees ‘22" at RailSpur Seattle (USA, 2022). In the collective sphere, he has participated in exhibitions such as "Intuitio" (Madrid, 2025), "Crómlech" (Marbella, 2024), and "XX Años de creación en la Fundación Antonio Gala" at the Teatro Cómico Principal de Córdoba (2023). Furthermore, his work has been displayed in cultural spaces in Seville, Cádiz, Cáceres, and Málaga, solidifying his presence in the contemporary Spanish art scene.
Sarzamora has received various awards and distinctions, including the First Prize "21 Días en el CAC" (Vélez Málaga, 2022), the First Painting Prize at the III Emerging Young Artists Creation Contest of the University of Loyola (2021), and the First Prize XVIII Marqués de Guadalcanal (Seville, 2018). He also received an honorable mention in the XXX Painting Contest Villa de La Rinconada (Seville, 2022), reaffirming his rising trajectory in the artistic landscape.
His career has been enriched by his participation in artist residencies such as the XVII Fundación Antonio Gala Residency for Young Creators (Córdoba, 2018/2019), the III Cabra del Santo Cristo Residency (Jaén, 2020), and the II Selpia Contemporánea Edition in Navas del Selpillar (Córdoba, 2022). In 2018, he also took part in Scarpia XVII in El Carpio (Córdoba), an event dedicated to image construction.
Quique Sarzamora's work is part of institutional collections such as the Fundación Antonio Gala, the University of Loyola, the Fundación Marqués de Guadalcanal, and various Andalusian town halls. His painting is distinguished by the experimentation with color, texture, and gesture, establishing a dialogue between the visible and the intangible, chance and intentionality. In his artistic practice, the viewer ceases to be a mere observer and becomes an integral part of a sensory experience that transcends the limits of the canvas.
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Whims, the part and the whole
Quique Sarzamora 21 Mar - 30 May 2025'The return of experience through presence is essential.' In Whims, the part and the whole, Quique Sarzamora invites us to inhabit color as experience—a living territory that can only be...Read more -
Crómlech
Group eshibit curated by Sema D'Acosta 24 May - 15 Aug 2024Grpup Exhibit featuring: Paz Pérez Ramos, Ignacio Tovar, José María Bermejo, Concha Ybarra, Paloma Gámez, Las Ánimas, Quique Sarzamora, Elena Núñez Mallén. Curated by Sema D'AcostaRead more
