All works (975)
Second Chance Always - Hand-finished

Second Chance Always (Hand-finished)

€9,000

print of large-eyed child with green tshirt on

Behind the scenes

  • pencil touching the paper, production process of a print Second Chance Always by Javier Calleja
    00:17
  • artist sitting down and hand engraving on the lithography plate for a a print Second Chance Always by Javier Calleja
  • washing process of the lithography plate for a a print Second Chance Always by Javier Calleja
  • close up of a hand-finished print Second Chance Always by Javier Calleja
Javier Calleja looking towards the camera
Javier Calleja10 collaborationsCalleja’s work is equally sarcastic as it is sensitive. His portraits depict stylised figures with exaggerated heads and big, melting eyes, reminiscent of Manga or Anime characters. Scrawled across their t-shirts, phrases like “FUCK YOU ALL” undercut their apparent cutesy innocence. Facial features with perfectly merged gradients are contrasted by flat, single-colour backgrounds and loose line-work that illustrates their bodies. The artist also translates his painted figures into fibreglass sculptures that, with their uncanny animated style and manufactured finish, evoke the works of contemporary artists such as KAWS and Yoshitomo Nara - or indeed a lonely Playmobil toy. This constant strand of irony underpins Calleja’s oeuvre, bringing a sharp edge to the alluring simplicity of his aesthetic.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

  • Once again amazing quality print from avant arte. Can't fault you! Looking forward to future drops.

  • The packaging was great. Thank you for including the gloves.

  • This piece is lovely and out for framing. I actually want to buy another.

  • artwork is simply exquisite and Avant Arte’s customer service was exceptional as always. Thank you!

  • Not only the artwork, but also the unboxing was was a highlight itself - thank you for your perfect service!

  • Overall extremely impressed with Avant Arte, especialy with the shipping/packaging and materials included with the print. Definitely care and attention to detail not typicaly associated with art of this price-level. Thank you

  • Overall, a very satisfying and educational experience! I greatly appreciate the various updates during the production and shipping processes. Thank you very much.

  • so impressed with packaging! stunning print!

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all
The Action of Three Primary Colours (Hand-finished)
Few left
Jia AiliThe Action of Three Primary Colours (Hand-finished)€18,000
Shanghai Federation of Industry & Commerce Building
Available
Cui JieShanghai Federation of Industry & Commerce Building€1,500
The Princess (Belle)
Draw
Kukwon WooThe Princess (Belle)€1,500
Serac
Upcoming
Matt DeslauriersSerac€650
We use cookies and may process personal data. To find out more, check our cookie policy.