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Javier Ruiz Lopez

Javier Ruiz Lopez

Veteran Contemporary Realism Artist

Spain



It was in1973 when I was 14 years old that I told my parents I wanted to leave school and dedicate my life to painting. Early on I had been drawing a fair bit; I was interested in using colored pencils, and the way in which by rubbing them on rough paper, if done subtly, there was still room for other colors. Moreover, for me this was a dream of working in what I liked. Back then in Spain, where everything was about duty, I was drawn to the idea of pursuing a profession in which to feel free.

My father was good and fast at drawing, with great imagination, but he decided not to follow this path because he thought it was difficult to make a living from it. I was made to continue studying and even start the first year of law at university, although I dropped out to focus on painting. I left Madrid and headed for a village in Andalusia (Southern Spain) to learn how to paint. I had two exhibitions in this village, and in the second one I sold all of my paintings. That was when I realized, I had to focus entirely on painting.

From then on, I was greatly motivated, and I spent time and put great effort into having my paintings in places that I was interested in. This was a way to make good contacts and build up a solid body of work. My work is present in almost all of the Spanish banking sector.

In 1992, I had a proposal to exhibit with other Spanish artists at the Ynguanzo Gallery in Soho, New York City, but I had to turn it down because I had no paintings. I regret not having taken part, but this was the first potential agreement with an international gallery. I have since exhibited as a solo artist in the same gallery located in Madrid and with other artists in the Arco Fair with the Levy gallery. At the same time, I also received orders from private clients and companies, always remaining clear about my objectives.

I have exhibited at the following official sites: The Cultural Centers of Véjer de la Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera in Cádiz, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and Conde Duque in Madrid. I have had solo artist exhibitions at professional galleries such as Ynguanzo and Levy in Madrid, Nolde in Navacerrada, Clave in Murcia, Cartel in Granada, and Urdangarín in Victoria.

Although my work could be included in the third generation of Spanish realism, this is as broad a concept as there are artists' perspectives. There is not one rule, nor a single vision. I enjoy solitary spaces, the outskirts of cities, what we generally neglect. That which is not useful, entices me to paint it. What is apparent in my work is the increasing absence of the human figure and the lack of appreciation for what man can contribute to this world.

Being able to continue painting and realize that what I do coincides with the sensitivity of people with taste as I continue to explore my individual path is what inspires me every day.



Paintings by Javier Ruiz Lopez


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Sneakers for Dog Teeth

$ 3,339.99

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Village Light

$ 2,679.99

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The Curve

$ 2,289.99

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Landscape and Bridge

$ 4,019.99

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Illumination

$ 2,139.99

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Sea, Walk, and Kite

$ 2,639.99

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Oasis: A Place to Live

$ 3,599.99

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Bubbling Spring

$ 1,299.99

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Shadows of the Lake I

$ 1,259.99

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Shadows of the Lake II

$ 1,259.99

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White Sailboat

$ 919.99

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Blue Bay

$ 919.99

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Descaling Plan

$ 919.99

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Silver City

$ 6,859.99

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Sneakers for Dog Teeth
  • SKU : 40482-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Village Light
  • SKU : 40483-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
The Curve
  • SKU : 40484-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Landscape and Bridge
  • SKU : 40485-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Illumination
  • SKU : 40487-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Sea, Walk, and Kite
  • SKU : 40488-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Oasis: A Place to Live
  • SKU : 40489-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Bubbling Spring
  • SKU : 40490-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Shadows of the Lake I
  • SKU : 40491-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Shadows of the Lake II
  • SKU : 40492-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Night of the Sierra Road
  • SKU : 40493-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
White Sailboat
  • SKU : 40494-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Blue Bay
  • SKU : 40495-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Descaling Plan
  • SKU : 40496-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings
Silver City
  • SKU : 40497-LA-JRL
  • Category : Landscape Paintings