Rediscovering the natural world through art. Free exhibition from July to October

“Biomagico” invites you to view a series of pieces designed around the idea of reconnecting ourselves with the natural world. Organised by Torremolinos Cultura, this solo collection from international artist Jesus Calzada will operate completely free of charge for all visitors. Guests will have the opportunity to view the public display from July right through to October.

Environmental surrealism walks hand in hand with fine art

Gallery schedules run from Wednesday to Sunday weekly, with doors open from 10:30am until 2pm, and reopening for evening sessions between 6:30 pm and 10pm. Mondays and Tuesdays will be closed to the public.

The artist behind the collection, Jesus Calzada brings extensive commercial and cinematic experience to this individual display. His professional background balances traditional pictorial arts with professional art direction in high-profile television commercials, music videos, and major cinema. Media enthusiasts may recognize his behind-the-scenes set designs for global brands like Coca-Cola and IKEA, along with collaborations with filmmaker Pedro Almodovar. Known additionally for creating public murals and event posters, his creative fine art has previously featured in galleries across Paris, Venice, Mexico, and Buenos Aires.

Caldaza describes his inspriration behind Biomagico, “Nowadays human beings have significantly lost their link with nature, with an estimated decrease of more than sixty percent in this connection during the last 200 years,” to which he added that “modern life in cities has distanced people from natural environments, causing daily interaction with it to be minimal, giving rise to a phenomenon known as ‘extinction of experience’ or ‘disconnection from nature'”.

Opening night schedule confirmed

Doors open for the official launch gathering this Thursday, 9 July, starting at 6:30pm. Setting the pieces inside Casa de los Navajas Torremolinos gives the exhibition an interesting contrast, placing contemporary eco-surrealism inside a landmark local building. Art lovers have a three-month window to catch the display in person, with the final public viewings scheduled for October 4.

For more information visit the Torremolinos Culture website