Victoria Calleja (1958) - Doskonała Lekkość Bytu

Victoria Calleja (Mid-Career Artist) – Monumental Image on Panel (1.74 m²) – Investment in Contemporary Art
Discover a work of monumental size by a renowned artist.
We present to you a very large, unique painting on a professionally reinforced panel by Victoria Calleja (born 1958, Chile), an artist with an established Mid-Career status and strong academic ties in Belgium. This painting, an excellent example of her mature style, is not only an aesthetic statement but also a stable investment in contemporary art.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large artwork (1.74 m²) outside the primary gallery market.
Catalog Card and Work Characteristics

Technical Analysis: Mastery of Textural Contrast
This work is a testament to Calleja's unique technique, which builds depth through strategic use of various materials and textures.
• Background ('Silent Hand of the Artist'): The artist used a palette knife or a flat tool to apply acrylic paint, creating a matte, even, and 'silent' background. The deliberate elimination of visible brushstrokes makes the background appear flat and atmospheric.
Foreground: This contrast is enhanced by the top layer. Oil paint, characterized by greater density and a natural gloss, is reserved for glossy, thicker accents in the foreground (impasto).
Effect: This approach creates an illusion of space and light, where the foreground appears vividly and physically, while also emphasizing the solidity and durability of the panel surface.
Artistic profile: Established status and investment valuation
Victoria Calleja has a stable and elevated market status, confirmed by:
1. Institutional Validation: Her works are part of prestigious public collections, including the Parliament of Belgium, the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago (Chile), and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels.
2. Academic status: She graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts) in Brussels, where she currently serves as a drawing and painting instructor.
3. Investment valuation: The Expert Market Valuation Report (ERV) confirms that a work of such a large format ('Statement Piece') is perfectly positioned in the corporate and private markets in the Benelux countries.
Expert estimation of market value (Net, before commission)
Based on the Comparable Transaction Method (CMA) and the status of Mid-Career Artist, the estimated value range is €13,000–€17,000.

Proposed starting price: We invite you to bid at an attractive price, allowing you to acquire the artwork below the standard gallery price!
Behavior status and remarks
The artwork is in good technical condition, and the panel has been professionally reinforced, ensuring long-term stability.
Important note: The image has two small damages in the upper right corner. Please carefully review the photos, which illustrate these areas in detail.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The artist explores the relationship between human presence and nature, drawing inspiration from Chilean childhood memories. Her works are part of private collections around the world, including in the USA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
Buy now and invest in established contemporary art by a renowned Mid-Career Artist!