The return of experience through presence is essential
In the contemporary art world, Quique Sarzamora emerges as a provocateur of the consciousness of the present, challenging established conventions and exploring new creative horizons. His work is not limited to mere representation; rather, it delves into the very essence of human experience, redefining the boundaries of traditional art.
For Quique, painting is a process that begins long before the brush touches the canvas. It is an exploration of the underground, of what precedes ground zero. From the layout of the canvas to the application of the pigment, each step is a quest to make visible what lies beneath the surface.
The result of his meticulous work are direct yet subtle fields of colour that defy photographic capture. To fully appreciate his work, the viewer must abandon distance and immerse themselves in the physical experience of the painting. Only then do the subtleties emerge, the signs of affection, crisis and healing.
In a world saturated with digital images, my aim is to provoke a deep reflection on our relationship with the visual. Beyond simply consuming images, I seek to awaken a renewed attention to physical experience and shared presence. My art reminds us of the importance of human connection in a world increasingly dominated by the virtual.
Quique Sarzamora, born in Seville, is a leading contemporary artist whose work is distinguished by its conceptual depth and interdisciplinary exploration. His academic training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Seville in 2015, followed by a Master in Interdisciplinary Artistic Production at the University of Malaga in 2017.
Throughout her career, Sarzamora has sought to broaden her artistic horizons through a variety of additional formative experiences. These include his participation in the IV course on realism and figuration led by renowned artists Antonio López and Andrés G. Ibáñez in 2015, as well as his attendance at the creative workshop "Al Margen: Pintura y otras heterodoxias" taught by Chema Cobo at the CICUS in Seville in 2018.
Sarzamora's work has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. Some of his most notable solo exhibitions include "De la imagen tradicional a los cuerpos del alba" at the Fundación Antonio Gala in Córdoba in 2024, and "Los colores del atardecer preparan los del alba" at the C.A.C Francisco Hernandez in Velez Málaga, also in 2024.
In addition, he has participated in renowned group exhibitions, such as "XX Años de creación en la Fundación Antonio Gala" at the Teatro Cómico Principal in Córdoba in 2023, and "Forest For The Threes'22" at RailSpur Seattle in 2022.
Sarzamora's talent has been recognised with several awards throughout his career, including the prestigious 1st Prize for painting at the III Certamen de Creación Joven Artistas Emergentes de la Universidad de Loyola in 2021, as well as the 1st Prize "21 Días en el CAC" in Vélez Málaga in 2022.
His work has also been acquired by important public and private collections, such as the Marchena Town Hall in Seville, the Marqués de Guadalcanal Foundation, the Antonio Gala Foundation for young creators in Cordoba, the University of Loyola in Seville, and the Las Navas del Selpillar Contemporary Art Collection in Cordoba, among others. Sarzamora continues to captivate audiences with his innovative artistic approach and commitment to constant exploration.
