Iván Quesada (Oviedo, 1975)
Self-taught artist Ivan Quesada is considered one of the best national portraitists and creator of contemporary figuration for his mastery of drawing, color and anatomy. His work is characterized for his creative ambition and continuous exploration of new forms and formulas.
Quesada’s work is divided in three categories among which the canvases stand out, where the painting is in constant tension to escape the traditional drawing and the explosions of color dominate each work. On the other hand, the charcoals, which were the foundations of this new stage of fast, energetic and carefree strokes, and showcase scenes full of humor and unique characters. Finally, the oil pastels are proof of his tireless work, research and knowledge of Art History; in them he reinterprets classic portraits, always with admiration and respect, starting with a faithful sketch that gradually loses the realism of the features with each new phase until he achieves the amusing faces and delicate atmospheres that are already so characteristic of his work.
Following his career as a painting teacher, regular collaborator with charities and after having participated in various national competitions, solo and group exhibitions in his region of Asturias, he signs with Aurora Vigil-Escalera on an exclusive basis. With her he first participated, with great critical and sales success, in ArtOviedo 2023 with a solo project, through which he became part of the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias. He also participated in the acclaimed Anniversary Exhibition of the gallery in Gijón, 30 + 9, and in Art Madrid 2024, where he sold out of all the works he had prepared for the fair and was selected as an artist of interest by Cultura Inquieta. He also participated in Art Miami 2024, achieving great success with important international collectors, and in Estampa 2024. In 2025 his work becomes part of the collection of the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation after yet another successful edition of the Art Madrid fair and, in addition, his first dual exhibition took place in the gallery: Pursued Reality, Dismembered Reality.
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