Alejandra Castillejo

ALEJANDRA CASTILLEJO (Almería, 1989).
"The gentleman is already here".
Acrylic and aerosol on canvas.
Certificate of authenticity attached.
Measurements: 92 x 73 cm.

The piece reinterprets the figure of the knight of El Greco making a dialogue between the classic and the contemporary, this approach is common in the artistic language of Alejandra Castillejo who often reinterprets historical characters in the history of art.

Alejandra Castillejo is a visual artist originally from Almeria, Spain. Her style is distinguished by the fusion of neo-expressionism, pop art and urban art, often incorporating strong and expressive strokes, high color contrast and the use of fluorescent colors. His paintings often highlight iconic characters and artists from art history. Her path in painting began after the death of her father, who was also a painter, an event that deeply connected her to art. She has participated consecutively in the art fairs of Extremadura 2022 and 2023.