Ismael Lagares
Bio
Ismael Lagares (Huelva, 1978) is an emerging Spanish painter active since 2006. Working in large formats, his practice blends expressionism and graffiti with an experimental, colorful, swift, and gestural technique that often approaches abstraction and materiality. He incorporates collage (fabrics, paper) and a highly subjective use of color, showing influences from Rousseau, Picasso, Bosch and Philip Guston. His first solo show was at Galería Feliz Gómez (Seville, 2006). Notable series include A media Luz, Cuando el río suena, Paper’s Ship and Circus Time. Awarded prizes such as Salón de Otoño Sevilla (2010) and the 1st Francisco Zurbarán International Prize, he exhibits at fairs including ARCO, MACO, Art Lima, Context Miami and Estampa.
Statement
Ismael Lagares is a Spanish painter whose practice focuses on large-scale painting developed through an expressionist language and strong gestural freedom. His work follows an experimental process, marked by rapid, loose brushwork and an intense color palette that moves between figuration and abstraction. He incorporates collage and materials such as fabric and paper, adding density and depth to the pictorial surface. His use of color engages in dialogue with references including Rousseau, Picasso, Bosch, and Philip Guston.
2.5 x 4m / 98.4 x 157 in
