Born in Madrid, 1970. Reside and paint in Madrid.
Prepares to enter the Faculty of Fine Arts of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). For him he receives painting classes For three years with the painter Amadeo Roca Gisbert at the art academy of Claudio Coello Street.
Juan José Garay (Madrid, 1970) is a contemporary visual artist whose work is rooted in abstract practice, distinguished by an ongoing exploration of materiality, color, and gestural energy. Moving away from figurative representation, his work develops a unique visual language in which sensory and emotional experience take center stage.
Through the use of mixed media, Garay creates complex surfaces where oil, acrylic, and organic materials such as cardboard, leaves, and earth coexist. This material dimension not only provides depth and texture but also establishes a direct connection with nature, generating a dynamic tension between the organic and the structural.
His production oscillates between geometric compositions—featuring recurring forms such as circles, lines, and spirals—and more intuitive, collage-like works in which chance and spontaneity play a key role. Color, applied with both intensity and sensitivity, becomes an essential constructive element, capable of transforming the viewer’s perception depending on light and perspective.
Within the context of contemporary abstraction, Juan José Garay’s work proposes a dialogue between matter and emotion, order and spontaneity, positioning itself as a continuous search for balance and expression within the language of painting.
Juan José Garay – Artist Statement
My work stems from the need to explore matter as a living language. I paint from intuition, allowing gesture, rhythm, and energy to construct the work beyond any figurative representation.
I am particularly interested in the relationship between control and chance. I use materials such as oil, acrylics, and organic elements—cardboard, leaves, or earth—because they allow me to create surfaces with memory, where each layer carries a trace of the process. The artwork is not only a result but also an experience.
In many of my pieces, movement and gesture take center stage, approaching a free and direct form of painting that resonates with abstract expressionism. At other times, I introduce more structured forms such as circles or lines, seeking balance within chaos.
Color is essential in my language. I do not understand it as decorative, but as a force capable of evoking emotion, transforming space, and altering perception.
For me, painting is a continuous process of exploration: an attempt to capture the intangible, to give form to energy, and to connect with the viewer on a deep and personal level.
EXHIBITION
2026 Art Gallery Artpeight – Four Seasons – Las Rozas – Madrid
2025 Art Gallery Artpeight – Four Seasons – Las Rozas – Madrid
2024 Art Gallery Artpeight – Four Seasons – Las Rozas – Madrid
2023 Art Gallery Artpeight – Four Seasons – Las Rozas – Madrid
2022 Art Gallery Artpeight – Las Rozas – Madrid
2022 Art Gallery V70 Exposicion Abstract Art 20 -Velazquez 70
2021 Art Gallery V70 Exposicion Colors of the World -Velazquez 70
2021Die Ausstellung startet am 25. August 2021 und dauert bis zum 29. August 2021
An der SWISSARTEXPO 2021 im
Hauptbahnhof Zürich.
Das Kunstfestival mit täglich 80’000 Passanten am best besuchten Hotspot in Zürich!
www.swissartexpo.com
13 de abril de 2021
The Latin American Contemporary Fine Art affords up-and-coming Latin American artists an opportunity to gain valuable exposure for their artwork as well as open up a path to a wider international audience.
2020
ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich 2.0
The ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich starts into the second round! The largest art project in our series will take place this year from 20 – 24 August 2020 during SWISSARTEXPO in the venerable SBB Event Hall at Zurich Main Station.
2019
2th-8th. December 2019
ARTBOX.PROJECT MIAMI 2.0
Eduardo Lira Art Gallery, 2075 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
15th-19th August 2019
Artbox Project Zürich 1.0 – Swiss Art Expo
https://www.artboxprojects.com/zuerich-e
Exhibition 13 June 2019
Exhibition Benefica Foundation One Hundred Auction
The CIEN Foundation has among its main objectives to support, promote and coordinate research in neurological diseases, mainly Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Eurostars Madrid Tower
Paseo de la Castellana 259-B Madrid 28046 España
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https://www.eurostarshotels.com/eurostars-madrid-tower.html
Exhibition Del 18 January-31 March
Hotel Capuchinos 5*
Plazuela Capuchinos 2
40001 Segovia – Spain
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2018
http://www.theglobalartawards.com/finalists-2018/
Juan José Garay Finalist http://www.theglobalartawards.com/finalists-2018/
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Exhibition Del 1 September-31 October
Exhibition Eurostars Gran Madrid 4****
Avda. de la Vega 22 Madrid – Alcobendas 28100 España
https://www.eurostarshotels.com/eurostars-gran-madrid.html
Exhibition Eurostars Toledo 4 ****
Pseo.San Eugenio,sn Toledo 45003 España
https://www.eurostarshotels.com/eurostars-toledo.html
Exhibit this painting «When dreams are fulfilled» original as part of ARTBOX.PROJECT New York 1.0 at ARTBOX.GALLERY in New York.
ARTBOX.PROJECT NEW YORK 1.0
The Armory Art Weeks in New York is considered one of the most important art events in the international art market. Every year in March, artists, art collectors, gallerists and many celebrities gather in New York during these days.
PROJECT New York 1.0 from March 5 to March 17, 2018 in the two most important weeks of art in New York!
2018 – 2017
September – November
7 September (19.30 p.m.) 19 January 2018
Hotel Eurostar 4* FORO MADRID – Tres Cantos – Madrid – Spain
Selected for the cultural competition 2018 Pérez de la Riva Cultural Center – Las Rozas – Madrid.
2008
– December 1, 2007 to January 12, 202008
– April 2008 – Caja Navarra Central Delegation – Madrid – Collective Ataxia in Motion.
– May 2008 – ART IN MOTION – Boadilla del Monte – Collective Ataxia in Motion.
2005
– From 6 to 19 April House of Youth of Las Rozas.
– From 27 to 10 May C.C. Colmenarejo.
– From 18 to 31 C. La Casona Villanueva del Pardillo.
– From 8 to 21 June Young Point – Galapagar.
– From 5 to 18 October Torreforum C.C. Torrelodones.
– From the 26th to the 8th November, the Infante Palace – Boadilla del Monte.
– From 16 to 29 November House of the Youth Collado Villalba.
CERAMICS, AWARDS
1998 Imagen Corporativa Juvenil Award, C. M.E. Boadilla del Monte.
2005 Winner Circuit Young painters ZONA NOROESTE by the Department of Youth of the City of Boadilla del Monte.
WORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
– City Hall of Brunete – Madrid.
– Pozuelo City Council – Madrid.
– Town Hall of Villanueva de la Cañada – Madrid.
– Most of his work is in private collections in United States, Mexico, Hong Kong, Dubai, England, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland and Spain.