In this compelling oil painting, Javier de Juan reimagines Fausto as a modern urban bon vivant, moving through the neon glow and restless energy of the contemporary city. His figure exudes charisma and curiosity, caught between indulgence and the search for meaning in a world full of temptations and fleeting pleasures.

Rendered in vivid colors and expressive brushwork, de Juan bridges the timeless myth of Faust’s bargain with the modern experience of urban life, where desires and consequences coexist in a delicate balance. Fausto becomes a symbol of humanity’s endless pursuit of more—knowledge, sensation, fulfillment—reflecting the contradictions and restless spirit of high-density cities like Madrid.

Part of the series EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME, this work invites viewers to question what is gained and what is lost in the pursuit of one’s desires, reminding us that in the urban landscape, every choice shapes who we become.