javier iturbe

Javier Iturbe is a self-taught artist whose staunch individuality comes forth in a fascinating style that expresses his personal philosophy. Buildings, figures, violins, butterflies and other elements interlock and overlap to create a metaphorical pastiche, with titles that give the audience additional clues to interpret the meaning behind the work. Born in Bilboa, Spain in 1945, Iturbe’s artistic progression began with realistic landscapes, but his interest in semiotics drove him to create a unique, interpretive realm for his ideas. His paintings are exciting to explore, being bold in color and form, and resembling the appearance of a sprawling jigsaw puzzle. While the characters and forms are easy to discern, interpreting the relationship between them is usually left up to the viewer. “I have been searching a subjective and intimate message among different shapes and images, so that the spectators create their own idea,” he states. Iturbe has participated in exhibitions in Spain and throughout Europe; he currently lives and works in Spain.

The Persistence of Form
Reception: Thursday March 27, 2008 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 3/25/2008 - 4/15/2008

Invitation to javier iturbe's exhibition

Urbanism Shrinks our Souls Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 39" $3250 Urbanism Shrinks our Souls Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 39" $3250	Life has more Edges than a Diamond Oil on Panel 27.5" x 23.5" $1950 Life has more Edges than a Diamond Oil on Panel 27.5" x 23.5" $1950
Carnival in Venice Oil on Canvas 29" x 38" $2600 Carnival in Venice Oil on Canvas 29" x 38" $2600	Somebody has to be Guilty Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 27.5" $1950 Somebody has to be Guilty Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 27.5" $1950
Like Ulises Did, We Have Always to Look for New Adventures Oil on Canvas 39" x 39" $3900 Like Ulises Did, We Have Always to Look for New Adventures Oil on Canvas 39" x 39" $3900	Vanity Over Vanity, Just Vanity Oil on Canvas 35.5" x 47" $3650 Vanity Over Vanity, Just Vanity Oil on Canvas 35.5" x 47" $3650
Life Squeezes Ourselves and ... also Chokes Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 47" $6500 Life Squeezes Ourselves and ... also Chokes Oil on Canvas 29.5" x 47" $6500	Conversations Give Way to a Lot of Talking Oil on Panel 27.5" x 23.5" $1700 Conversations Give Way to a Lot of Talking Oil on Panel 27.5" x 23.5" $1700