José Luis Puche

"My work grows as it is destroyed."

Self-taught artist. His work stands out for its emphasis on drawing and the creation process. His hallmark is the experimentation with materials like charcoal and water, achieving a distinctive effect known as ‘Puche’.

Graduated in Art History from Universidad de Málaga. Professional Career his first solo exhibition at Sala Moreno Villa, Málaga, 2005. International Expansion: First exhibition in the United Kingdom, 2008.

Notable Exhibitions: Centre Pompidou, Málaga. Contemporary Art Center of Málaga. Sydney Opera House (9 Hours Underground, group exhibition).

Art Fairs: YIA Art Fair, Paris. Basel Scope Art Show, New York and Switzerland.

Awards and Distinctions: 2016, International Emerging Artists Award, Dubai. First Prize: International Art Award Manuel Ángeles Ortiz, University of Jaén.

Special Projects: 2019: Six-meter mural for Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, commissioned by Antonio Banderas. 2020,Official poster for Málaga’s Holy Week, presented at Fitur, Madrid. Colibrí. Puntos de sutura, University of Jaén. Scarpia XX Festival, Córdoba. 2022, Solo exhibition at Olsen Gallery, Sydney.