Javier de Juan

Javier de Juan is a Spanish artist who stood out in La Nueva Figuración and La Movida Madrileña of the 80s. He was awarded the National Engraving Prize in 1995. His work varies between vivid urban scenes and other introspective and intimate ones. Possessing a very personal voice, his characters with minimal lines and graphics are always recognizable. His work ranges from painting and drawing to digital technology and cinematography. His style is characterized by a fresh and agile drawing technique and an excellent use of color.