Artist: Jordi Ribes
Title: Untitled
Size:
31 7/8 x 25 5/8 in (81 x 65 cm)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Edition: Original
Year: 2011
Notes: Signed, inscribed and dated 'para Nacho Ribes 2011' on the reverse
About: Jordi Ribes (b.1972) is a contemporary painter based in Barcelona, Spain. The artist originally studied graphic design before studying painting at the University of Barcelona. He is known for his faceless figures found in lush settings. He uses rich jewel-toned paint colors to depict scenes detached from the real world. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions at Galería Senda in Barcelona and L21 in Palma de Mallorca, as well as group exhibitions in places such as Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (Móstoles, Madrid), Arts Santa Mónica (Barcelona), Palais de Tokyo (Paris), Galería Lelong (Paris), Galería Oliva Arauna (Madrid) and Tecla Sala (L’Hospitalet, Barcelona). A Premio Altadis award winner, his work forms part of collections such as Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo, Patronato Martinez Guerricabeitia, Fundación Altadis, Fundación Vila Casas, Fundación Guasch Coranty, Fundación Medianoche, Recharge Foundation (Singapore), Victoria Collection (Miami and Johannesburg), Ding YiXiao-Xiao Foundation (China) and Tbilisi Art Centre – John Dodelande Art Collection.