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Jose Antonio Sorolla

Jose Antonio Sorolla

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Contemporary impressionist painter, master of light

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"The sea is my studio, and the sun is my palette. I don't just paint landscapes; I paint the emotions and sensations that the Mediterranean light leaves on the soul. Every brushstroke is an attempt to catch that fleeting moment when nature is in perfect harmony."

Jose Antonio Sorolla is a contemporary Spanish painter whose work is dedicated to the magic of Mediterranean light. He masterfully continues the traditions of Spanish luminism, creating warm landscapes and seascapes. His style is characterized by energetic brushstrokes and the ability to capture the sun's play on water. The artist's works immerse viewers in an atmosphere of carefree summer.
Jose Antonio Sorolla Gallén is a prominent Spanish painter whose work has become a symbol of the modern revival of Mediterranean Impressionism. Born in 1957 in Castellón, he devoted himself from a young age to exploring the nature of light, carrying on the legacy of the great masters of Spanish luminism. His artistic method is based on the masterful use of the palette knife and broad, energetic brushstrokes, which create a living, vibrating atmospheric effect. The primary protagonist in Sorolla's works is sunlight: it dazzles on sea waves, softly rests on sandy beaches, and highlights the vibrant colors of everyday Spanish life. His long-standing collaboration with leading galleries, notably the Canadian Landau Fine Art, has brought his work to the level of elite global collections. Sorolla's paintings are not merely landscapes but a profound emotional immersion into a state of tranquility, warmth, and the infinite joy of existence, making him one of the most sought-after authors of the contemporary realistic school of painting.

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Awards
  • 2024 Public Choice Award, International Contemporary Art Fair, Madrid, Spain.
  • 2023 Honorary Title "Master of Modern Luminism," recognition by the Mediterranean Artists' Union for his work with light.
  • 2021 Honorary Diploma for Contribution to Seascape Painting, "Legacy of Light" exhibition, Valencia.
  • 2018 Special Recognition "Master of Color," regional art competition in the Murcia region, Spain.
  • 2015 First Prize in the National Landscape Painting Competition (Premio Nacional de Pintura de Paisaje), Spain.
Solo exhibitions
  • 2024 2025 | "In the Museum," solo project at Landau Contemporary, Montreal, Canada.
  • 2018 Solo exhibition at Landau Fine Art, Montreal, Canada.
  • 2013 Solo exhibition at Cynthia Nouhra Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • 2012 Solo exhibition at Gallery Fineart, Moscow, Russia.
  • 2012 Solo exhibition at Galleri Kim Anstensen, Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • 2007 Solo exhibition at Museo de la Baronia, Ribesalbes, Spain.
  • 2002 Retrospective Exhibition, Fundación Caja Castellón (Onda / Castellón), Spain.
  • 1998 Solo exhibition at Onda Exhibition Hall, Castellon, Spain.
  • 1990 Solo exhibition at Sueras City Hall, Castellon, Spain.
  • 1990 Solo exhibition at Museo de Historia de Nules, Castellon, Spain.
  • 1989 Solo exhibition at Pictograma Gallery, Castellon, Spain.
  • 1985 Debut solo exhibition, Trassos Gallery, Castellon, Spain.
Group exhibitions
  • 2018 Art Miami, Landau Fine Art booth, Miami, USA.
  • 2014 Art Southampton, Mayer Fine Art Gallery, New York, USA.
  • 2012 Art Kiev, Mystetskyi Arsenal (Mironova Gallery), Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • 2012 Moscow World Fine Art Fair, Manege, Moscow.
  • 2012 "Caution! Not a photo!", Lazarev Gallery, St. Petersburg.
  • 2012 Christmas Special Exposition, Daniel Besseiche Gallery, Knokke-le-Zoute, Belgium.
  • 2012 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London, UK.
  • 2011 Art Copenhagen, international art fair, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • 2011 "Small format", El Quatre sala d'art, Barcelona, Spain.
  • 2011 Autumn group show, Le Siants Gallery, Barcelona, Spain.
  • 2011 "El Quatre" 25 years, Granollers, Barcelona.
  • 2011 Affordable Art Fair Milano, Milan, Italy.
  • 2010 Lineart, Le Siants Gallery, Ghent, Belgium.
  • 2010 Edinburgh Art Fair, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
  • 2010 Glasgow Art Fair, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • 2010 Affordable Art Fair Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
  • 2010 Bergamo Arte Fiera, Bergamo, Italy.
  • 2010 Group show, Le Siants Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • 2001 Artexpo New York, New York, USA.
  • 2001 Arte Sevilla, Asensi Gallery, Seville, Spain.
  • 2000 Artexpo San Francisco, California, USA.
  • 2000 ArteSantander, Asensi Gallery, Santander, Spain.
  • 1998 Group exhibition at Pictograma Gallery, Castellon, Spain.
  • 1992 La Salina Showroom, Diputación de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
  • 1986 Group exhibition at Caja Rural, Vila-real, Spain.
  • 1985 Collective exhibition at Caja Rural, Onda (Castellon), Spain.
International fairs
  • 2018 Art Miami, Landau Fine Art booth, Miami, USA.
  • 2014 Art Southampton, represented by Mayer Fine Art Gallery, New York, USA.
  • 2012 Moscow World Fine Art Fair, Manege, Moscow, Russia.
  • 2012 Art Kiev Contemporary, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • 2012 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London, UK.
  • 2012 Christmas Special, Daniel Besseiche Gallery, Knokke-le-Zoute, Belgium.
  • 2011 Art Copenhagen, international art fair, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • 2011 Affordable Art Fair Milano, Milan, Italy.
  • 2010 Lineart, international art fair (Le Siants Gallery), Ghent, Belgium.
  • 2010 Edinburgh Art Fair, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
  • 2010 Glasgow Art Fair, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
  • 2010 Affordable Art Fair Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
  • 2010 Bergamo Arte Fiera, Bergamo, Italy.
  • 2001 Artexpo New York, New York, USA.
  • 2000 Artexpo San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
  • 2000 ArteSantander, international art fair, Santander, Spain.
Personal
  • 2024 Legacy of traditions: international recognition as one of the few modern masters relevantly developing the Spanish school of luminism and impressionism.
  • 2012 2018 | Gallery expansion: establishing stable cooperation with top world galleries, notably Landau Fine Art (Montreal), providing access to elite collections in the USA and Canada.
  • 2007 Museification of work: inclusion of key works in the Museo de la Baronia funds, securing his place in the history of regional Spanish art.
  • 2002 Institutional recognition: a major retrospective exhibition in Spain, confirming his status as a mature landscape master.
  • 2001 Global market entry: a successful debut in the North American art market through participation in the world's largest art fair, Artexpo New York.

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