Ripollés (1932) - La Reina

The Queen
Medium: Acrylic painting on resin.
Dimensions: 53.5 x 28 x 12 cm
Signature: Signed by the artist at the base.

In good condition

Juan García Ripollés

Juan García Ripollés (1932), born in Alzira, Valencia, popularly known as Ripollés, is a Spanish artist recognized for his resilience and innovation. After a difficult childhood, he pursued his artistic ambitions in Paris in 1954, where his career gained early recognition, exhibiting at Galerie Drouant David alongside works by artists such as Picasso and Chagall. Upon his return to Spain in the 1960s, Ripollés established his creative base in nature, often painting outdoors at his home in Mas de Flors, Castellón.

His work is characterized by a unique blend of naive-art influences, vibrant colors, and symbolic expression. His oeuvre spans painting, sculpture, and printmaking, with a strong emphasis on themes of vitality, transformation, and universal emotions. His visual language often fuses childlike forms with deeply expressive shapes, creating a distinctive style that celebrates both simplicity and emotional depth. Known for his sculptures, Ripollés also incorporates rich Mediterranean symbolism, drawing inspiration from themes of life, nature, and personal freedom.

Juan Ripollés has shown his work internationally, presenting his paintings, sculptures, and prints in numerous prestigious venues. In 2019, he displayed works at the Art Center Museum in Taiwan and participated in the Paris Urban Art Fair. In 2018, he inaugurated a large sculpture in Ede, Netherlands, and exhibited in Taiwan, Paris, and Brussels. Throughout 2017, Ripollés held a retrospective in Taiwan and exhibited in several cities, including Paris, Taipei, and Rotterdam. Among his most notable works from 2016 are a retrospective in Taiwan and exhibitions in Chicago and Switzerland. From 2015 to 2014, Ripollés continued to exhibit his works in Europe and Asia, including designing the set for The Magic Flute in Castellón, Spain. In 2013, his exhibitions encompassed China, Belgium, and Spain. Notable is his 2012 retrospective in Valencia, Spain, highlighting his diverse artistic career. In 2011, Ripollés participated in the Venice Biennale and exhibited at the SOFA Art Fair in Chicago. Toward the late 2000s, his large sculptures were shown in cities such as Seville, Madrid, and Brussels. He also exhibited at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2008, further cementing his international reputation.