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Jaime Velazquez
Identity, collective memory and new technologies intersect to form my visual narrative.

The work of Cádiz-based artist Jaime Velázquez blurs the boundaries between figuration and abstraction, exploring themes of identity, collective memory, and the impact of new technologies. As a master of oil painting, Velázquez’s impeccable technique is evident in his ability to merge realistic forms with abstract elements, creating a dynamic interplay between the two. His paintings often capture everyday moments, revealing the underlying disjointedness and incoherence of contemporary life.

 

Infused with a utopian vision, Velázquez’s work portrays characters who seem disconnected from their true essence, trapped in a kind of limbo shaped by the algorithms and forces that dictate our lives. The moral complexity of his figures contrasts with the vibrant luminosity of his paintings, where colors and abstract forms interweave to evoke a sense of unease and reflection. His art speaks to a society caught in the chaos of urban consumerism, existential uncertainty, and the pervasive influence of technology.

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Jaime Velazquez

Jaime Velázquez was born in Cádiz in 1987 and is a young emerging artist with a solid background in visual arts. He studied a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at the Santa Isabel de Hungría Faculty in Seville, where he specialised in screen printing, engraving, lithography and graphic design. He has also obtained a Master's degree in Historical Heritage from the University of Cádiz.

Jaime Velázquez's work is a profound reflection of his context and the times in which he lives. Through his visual narrative, he explores themes of great relevance, such as immigration, questions of identity in all its dimensions, globalisation, new technologies and collective historical memory. His artwork stands out for its ability to address complex and contemporary issues in a powerful and provocative way.

Velázquez has participated in numerous group exhibitions and has received important recognition in the field of art. Among his most notable achievements are the First Prize The Gustavo Bacarisas Award at the 44th International Art Competition of Gibraltar, in which the jury was chaired by the artist Tim Shaw, and he was a finalist in the 37th BMW Painting Prize in 2022.

He has also had the honour of exhibiting individually in renowned venues such as The Fine Arts Gallery of Gibraltar, the Sala de Exposiciones Alfonso X El Sabio in El Puerto de Santa María, in the Galería Manolo Alés in La Línea de la Concepción and most recently in an individual exhibition in the Sala Rivadavia of the Diputación de Cádiz. In 2023 and 2024 he participated  in the prestigious Estampa Fair, with the Isolina Arbulu Gallery, consolidating his presence in the national art scene. His works are currently part of prestigious collections, including those of the Diputación de Cádiz and the G.E.M.A. Contemporary Art Museum in Gibraltar.

Jaime Velázquez continues to demonstrate his commitment to art. His work continues to be a visual testimony of the complexity of the contemporary world and its ability to provoke reflection in the viewer.

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