Overview
Javier Calleja is a Spanish artist who is known for his surrealist paintings and illustrations. He was born in Madrid in 1972 and began drawing at an early age. As a child, he was fascinated by comic books and movies, which inspired him to explore the visual world and create his own stories. He attended the Complutense University of Madrid, where he studied Fine Arts. Calleja's work is often surrealist in nature, featuring exaggeratedly large heads and strange creatures. He is also known for his use of bright, vibrant colours, along with a whimsical, humorous approach to painting. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian. In addition to his painting, Calleja is also a prolific illustrator, having created artwork for a variety of books and magazines. He has also done animation work and was a part of the Spanish team that created the film, "The Missing Link". He has won several awards for his work, including the Spanish National Prize for Illustration in 2012. Calleja's work has been praised by critics for its unique vision and its ability to capture the imagination. He continues to produce new works, and his art can be found in galleries and other public spaces around the world.
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