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JAVIER CALLEJA - HEADS VER.2 Limited edition Sculpture Modern Anime Design

2022

$2,737.03
£2,073.36
€2,350
CA$3,791.78
A$4,252.73
CHF 2,227.09
MX$51,674.86
NOK 28,280.32
SEK 26,811.74
DKK 17,892.35

About the Item

JAVIER CALLEJA - HEADS VER.2 Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Sculpture made of PVC and glass Edition: 1000 Size: 30 x 11.6 x 12 cm Condition: In mint condition, brand new and never framed Heads ver.2 is a reinterpretation of the original Heads piece by Javier Calleja, retaining the essence of the central concept while introducing subtle variations in its design. Like the original version, the work consists of a tower made of stacked heads, each with an expression that conveys a sense of innocence and timidity. In this version, the use of softer, more subdued colors, such as pastel and neutral tones, creates a subtle contrast between the heads and the surrounding space. The color palette maintains a delicate and serene atmosphere without the use of vibrant hues, giving the piece a calm and restrained feel. The arrangement of the heads remains vertical, but in Heads ver.2, the shapes are presented in a slightly different way, creating slight variations in proportions and relationships between the heads. These changes, though subtle, add a new visual dynamic, inviting the viewer to interpret the heads in a different way, without altering the essence of the work. In summary, Heads ver.2 continues to explore themes of innocence, emotion, and connection, but with slight variations in color and form that give this version its own character, while preserving the simplicity and visual clarity characteristic of Javier Calleja’s style. ABOUT THE ARTIST This Spanish artist, born in Malaga in 1971, has a long career on his back. Almost 30 years creating that settled him as the sought after artist he is today in 2017. After many exhibitions in his native country, Europe or US, showing his works in museums galleries and art fairs around the globe, the greater success came from Aisho Nanzuka Gallery in Hong Kong in 2017. “Hi” was how he entitled this solo exhibition and a presentation that was really well received by the Asian public. So well received that Calleja sold every artwork presented there and even got a waiting list of collectors to purchase his future work. A year after, the story repeats itself and the same huge success happens in Tokyo also with Aisho Nanzuka. And that was just the beginning. Even he is easily tagged by many who say Calleja’s figures are inspired in anime or kawaii, that’s something that is not. Calleja claims his Mediterranean roots, the ones that got him painting as a kid inspired by Spanish cartoon artist Francisco Ibañez. His art is based in portraits of disproportionated figures of big eyes and always using bright colors with minimal but solid strokes. Acid sentences are also a must that twist the images’ naive intention and definitely gives a second thought. Even though his early works were created in a smaller scale, his current works are developed in large canvases and a few meters tall sculptures. Following his curiosity about different medias and techniques, Javier Calleja proves he is a tough working multidisciplinary artist. His studio, located where he was born, is much bigger today and has the best staff to help the artist fulfill this huge new projects. Javier Calleja just can’t stop now. His schedule is filled with new projects, editions, exhibitions and collaborations. No wonder he will give us, at least, another 30 years of career.
  • Creator:
    Javier Calleja (1971, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 4.57 in (11.6 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1033116580062

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