Javier de Juan Jaen, Spain, b. 1958
Juno, 2025
Oil on canvas
100 x 100 cm
In this oil painting, Javier de Juan reimagines Fortuna, the ancient goddess of luck and fate, as a modern urban archetype. Cloaked in vibrant colors and dynamic strokes, Fortuna stands...
In this oil painting, Javier de Juan reimagines Fortuna, the ancient goddess of luck and fate, as a modern urban archetype. Cloaked in vibrant colors and dynamic strokes, Fortuna stands at the crossroads of chance and choice, embodying the unpredictability of city life.
Part of the series EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME, the artwork bridges myth and contemporary experience, showing how timeless symbols like Fortuna continue to influence our sense of destiny and identity. Here, she becomes a figure of both possibility and risk, reflecting the shifting fortunes of those who navigate the fast-paced rhythms of modern urban spaces like Madrid.
De Juan’s expressive style captures the pulse of the city and the fleeting moments where fate can turn. Through Fortuna’s presence, he invites viewers to consider how every glance—and every decision—can alter the course of our personal and collective stories.
Part of the series EVERY TIME YOU LOOK AT ME, the artwork bridges myth and contemporary experience, showing how timeless symbols like Fortuna continue to influence our sense of destiny and identity. Here, she becomes a figure of both possibility and risk, reflecting the shifting fortunes of those who navigate the fast-paced rhythms of modern urban spaces like Madrid.
De Juan’s expressive style captures the pulse of the city and the fleeting moments where fate can turn. Through Fortuna’s presence, he invites viewers to consider how every glance—and every decision—can alter the course of our personal and collective stories.
