Reach Out
Jaime Sancorlo — Online Exhibition
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Jaime Sancorlo
Madrid, 1980. Graduated in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw on an Erasmus scholarship. In mid-2018, after attending a painting workshop by Alejandro Carpintero, he fell in love again with oil painting. Meticulous in his style, Sancorlo appreciates oil's long drying time, versatility, and ability to create both soft melts and razor-sharp edges.
Caelis Galería is delighted to present "Reach Out," a solo exhibition by Spanish artist Jaime Sancorlo. The exhibition showcases a series of oil paintings depicting the adult world as a playground of irony. Drawing inspiration from historical black-and-white photographs from difficult periods, he injects a playful and witty touch of cartoon characters to create a juxtaposition of surreal, pop, and ironic elements.
The thirteen artworks presented in the exhibition evoke a serene and quiet wilderness, seemingly untouched by the smoke of war. Each canvas presents a unique theme — from leisure and practice to rescue and armistice — infusing the difficult times captured in the photographs with a soft touch of life and vibrancy.
Bearbecue
2022 · Oil on canvas · 73 × 100 cm
Color Exercise
2020 · Oil on canvas · 89 × 114 cm
Hail to the Bus Driver
2023 · Oil on canvas · 89 × 116 cm
Lying in Wait
2023 · Oil on canvas · 70 × 50 cm
The Nap
2023 · Oil on canvas · 73 × 100 cm
No Parking
2023 · Oil on canvas · 100 × 81 cm
Of Course You Realize This Means War!!
2023 · Oil on canvas · 73 × 100 cm
Through his astute artistic prowess, Jaime skillfully transforms the language of photography into a hyperrealistic painting language, prompting profound questions about the interplay between reality and the influx of popular symbols in our collective memory. This artistic montage empowers viewers to naturally fill in the missing narrative pieces, eagerly unraveling the tales suspended within each frame.
On Ice
2023 · Oil on canvas · 89 × 130 cm
Qué Será Será
2023 · Oil on canvas · 89 × 116 cm
Reach Out
2023 · Oil on canvas · 65 × 92 cm
Storyteller
2023 · Oil on canvas · 89 × 130 cm
Behind the layers of historical fragments, Jaime Sancorlo pays tribute to the meticulous detailing of hyperrealism. At first glance, his artworks present an aged and somber black-and-white palette. Yet, beneath the surface, the coarse texture and sharp edges reveal a transformative process of selective treatment, transcending mere reproduction to become an embodiment of carefully chosen authenticity.
The Rescue
2023 · Oil on canvas · 120 × 120 cm
Yeah, But You Should See the Other Truck!
2023 · Oil on wood panel · 100 × 73 cm
The personas encountered amidst these trying times are adorned with military signifiers, mirroring the somber aspects of adulthood. The acid-colored cartoon elements reference electronic games and American movies, pointing to a forgotten childhood, expressing the loss of innocence and contemplation of its reasons, and attempting to find a trace of a smile amidst the serious military environment.
Jaime's artistic craftsmanship, blending restrained and faithful depictions with humorous assemblages, extends an empathetic hand to the numerous harsh realities, encouraging viewers to strike a harmonious balance between introspection and distance. By embracing the past and present, we can build profound consensus, awakening a newfound depth within ourselves.