Juan Manuel Pajares

JUAN MANUEL PAJARES (Lleida, 1957)
"Menina".
Acrylic on canvas.
Signed.
Work included in the international fair Art3f, Mulhouse, France.
Certificate of authenticity attached.
Measurements: 160x140 cm.

The work presents a contemporary reinterpretation of Las Meninas, with a dynamic composition and a geometric structure marked by the segmentation of the dress and the background. The central figure is balanced by the repetitive patterns of the background, creating a sense of order within gestural expressionism. The use of vibrant red in the dress generates a sense of power and energy, contrasting with the intense blue of the background. This chromatic contrast highlights the main figure and places her in an almost theatrical space. The rough texture and gestural brushstrokes add depth and a tactile character to the piece, evoking a sense of history and wear, as if the image were emerging from time. The design of the dress and the arrangement of the elements are reminiscent of classical iconography, but reinterpreted in a modern, abstract style. The absence of facial features in the figure reinforces a message of universality, eliminating individual identity to turn it into a symbol. In addition, the patterns in the background, with framed circular shapes, evoke an almost architectural structure, as if the figure were trapped in a mosaic of memories or history. The work seems to reflect on tradition and modernity. The contemporary aesthetic and the decomposition of form suggest a reinterpretation of art history, where the classical figure is transformed into a new vision of femininity, power and identity.

In 2000, his exhibition at the Agora Gallery in Soho, New York, marked a turning point in Juan Manuel Pajares' career, consolidating his presence on the international art scene. From this experience, gallery owner Carol Jones became interested in his work and introduced him to Atelier Art International in Harlem. This first recognition led him to exhibit in various galleries and art fairs around the world.

Between 2005 and 2010, he worked with Galerie Thierry Veaux in France, combining contemporary art with antique furniture in an innovative dialogue that was very well received. At the St-Art art fair in Strasbourg in 2006, his 200 x 600 cm work made the front page of the local newspaper, consolidating his success in the European market.

He has participated in numerous international fairs such as AAF Hong Kong, AAF New York, AAF Brussels, Discovery Art Fair Cologne and Cheapart Bonn, as well as exhibiting in galleries in Barcelona, Berlin, Madrid and other cities. Recently, he has been present at Art3F in Marseille, Lyon and Mulhouse.

Exhibitions and Fairs: 2024 Art3F - Mulhouse, France Art3F- Marseille , France Art3F- Lyon, France Habitart Gallery, Lleida, Spain Artist 360 - Arte Contemporáneo Madrid, Spain 2023 Lanza arte Galeria, Madrid, Spain Cheapart, Bonn, Germany Pajaresart Gallery - Sitges -Barcelona 2022 Cheapart, Bonn, Germany Pajaresart Gallery - Sitges - Barcelona 2021 Cheapart, Bonn, Germany Pajaresart Gallery-Sitges- Barcelona 2020 Cheapart, Bonn, Germany Atelier Pajaresart, Sitges, Barcelona Discovery art fair. Cologne , Germany Corner4art, Sitges, Barcelona 2019 Atelier Pajaresart, Sitges,Barcelona 2018 Galerie Zandi,Berlin, Germany Berliner Liste Discovery art fair, Berlin 2014 AAF Hong Kong,Villa del arte Galeries Gran Hotel Central (The Gallery) Barcelona Art for Progress,New York,USA Galeria Art Point, Lleida,Spain Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona, Spain Galería Guerero, Sitges,Barcelona,Spain Villa del Arte Galleries, Barcelona, Spain Gregs Gallery,Timmendorfer Strand, Gemany 2013 AAF Singapore,Villa del Arte Galleries, Singapore,Asia Galeria Guerrero, Sitges, Barcelona, Spain Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona,Spain Villa del Arte Gallery,Barcelona, Spain Gregs Gallery,Timmendorfer Strand, Germany Art for Progress,New York,USA 2012 AAF Los Angeles,Villa del Arte Galleries, Los Angeles,USA AAF Milan,Villa del Arte Galleries, .Milan, Italy AAF Brussels,Villa del Arte Galleries, Brussels,Belgium. Galeria Guerrero, Sitges ,Spain Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona,Spain Gregs Gallery,Timmendorfer Strand, Germany 2011 AAF Los Angeles,Villa del Arte Galleries, Los Angeles,USA Arte Padova,Villa del Arte Galleries,Barcelona, Spain.Italy AAF Brussels,Villa del Arte Galleries, .Brussels,Belgium AAF Battersea,Villa del Arte Galleries, London,UK AAF Hamptead,Villa del Arte Galleries, London,UK Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona,Spain AAF Singapore,Villa del Arte Galleries, Singapore,Asia Art Toronto,Villa del Arte Galleries, Toronto,Canada Fountain Art Fair Miami,Art for Progress, Miami,USA2010 Villa del Arte Gallery,Barcelona,Spain Critical Mass,Art for Progress,New York,USA. AAF Amsterdam,Villa del Arte Amsterdam, Netherlands AAF London,Villa del Arte Galleries, London UK Morier Gallery.Bordeaux,France AAF Paris,Villa del Arte Galleries,Barcelona,Spain. Paris,France AAF New York,Villa del Arte Galleries,Barcelona, Spain. New York,USA Brelan d'Àrt Gallery,L'Isle sur la Sorgue,France Contemporany Art Fair, Bordeaux,France Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona, Spain 2009 St-Art. Strasbourg,France Lille Art Fair,Llille,France Alain Daudet Galerie,Toulouse, France Françes Llopis Gallery,Barcelona,Spain Marie Leduc Gallery,Nice,France Base Elements Gallery,Barcelona,Spain Villa del Arte Galleries,Barcelona,Spain2008 St-Art Strasbourg, Strasbourg,France Art è Nim. Thierry Veaux,Nimes, France Collage Gallery,Lleida,Spain 2007 Gallery Bar Orchard Street,Art for Progress,New York,USA Art è Nim.Nimes,France Grenoble Art Fair,Grenoble,France 2006 Christie's Gallery.Paris,France Grenoble Art Fair,Grenoble,France Art è Nim.Nimes,France Art for Progress. Frank Jackson,New York,US2005 Art for Progress. Miami,USA Crash Mansion.Art for Progress,New York,USA 2004 Atelier Art International.New York,USA 2003 Art for Progress,Frank Jackson,New York,USA 2002 Agora Gallery.New York,USA