(Spain, b. 1969)
Teo San José, born in Valladolid, Spain, currently resides and creates art in both Górliz and Dénia, Spain. His works have been featured in various international exhibitions, including the Florence Contemporary Art Biennale, the Paris Contemporary Art Triennial, the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London, the Royal Society of British Sculptors, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the Paralax exhibition in New York, and he has represented Spain at the London International Architecture Biennale. Teo San José has a rich history of awards, including the National Design Award of Spain, being the first Spanish artist to receive the Public Art Award from the Royal Society of British Sculptors (RBS), the Honorary Award from the renowned British art institution ARTOTEQUE, and a Special Award from the Valencia Biennale. He is also a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (RBS). His works are part of permanent collections held by institutions such as the Valdoreix City Council in Spain, the Klein-Schereuder Foundation, the Customer Education Management Association (CEdMA), and the Municipal Government of Cholet in France, as well as private collections in Hollywood.
In the early stages of his career, Teo San José focused on light, shadow, and texture, drawing inspiration from sculpting masters such as Jean Arp, Henry Moore, and Alexander Calder. He transitioned from surrealism to abstraction, utilizing diverse materials such as trimmed branches, ropes, wood, steel, and bronze. Teo San José's abstract sculptures are inherently minimalist, aiming to create a "quiet space" for viewers. He believes that the essence of sculpture lies in its power, and abstract forms can eliminate preconceptions. When viewers engage with the artwork and evoke emotions, it represents a "dynamic balance" in sculpture, allowing us to experience tranquility and peace.
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Dionisio Ortiz Art Centre, Cordoba, Spain
2021 Sonia Monti Gallery, Paris, France.
2017 Frax Foundation. Alicante. Spain
2008 Spanish Embassy. London. UK
2007 Sculpture Forecourt. RBS of Sculptors, London. UK
2006 Gallery AVIMA, Alicante, Spain.
2004 Bank “Volksbank”, Hannover, Germany
2004 Burgwedel Town Hall, Hannover, Germany
2002 Espace Saint Louis Center, Cholet, France
2000 Center “Art L’Estacio”, Alicante, Spain
1997 Gallery “Exit”. Geneva, Switzerland
1997 Gallery “Apart”, Lausanne, Switzerland
1994 Spanish Consulate, Geneva, Switzerland
Group Exhibitions
2022 Waltz, Bluerider Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2021 V International Biennial Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain.
2021 Intersect Palm Springs, California, United States. 2021 AAF – Armenian Art Fair, Armenia.
2021 UBE Contemporary Sculpture Biennial, Ube, Japan.
2021 The body language, ItsLiquid Group, Venice, Italy.
2021 Artsy Online Exhibition. Dynamic Balance. ARTSY, representation of AlTiba9
2020 #Social. CICA Museum. Seoul, South Korea.
2012 Paralax. NY USA.
2011 Exhibition «Grove». London. UK
2010 Gallery Manuel Chacón, Mexico.
2009 Sculpture Park. North Yorshire. UK
2009 Art Contat. Cambridge. UK
2008 Sculpture In Paradise. Chichester’s Cathedral, UK
2006 Royal Academy Of Arts. Summer Exhibition. London.UK
2006 Salon de Printemps. Romorantin. France.
2005 Affordable Art Fair. London. UK
2005 Salon Européen D’Art Contemporain. Chouzy-Sur- Cisse. France
2002 Elected by The International Jury to represent Spain at “The Paris International Contemporary Art”. Paris, France.
2001 Represented Spain at the Florence, Italy’s International Contemporary Art Biennale. Italy.
Awards
2022 “Medal and Diploma”, sculpture section, “VII Salón de Arte Abstracto”, Madrid (Spain).
2021 “Honor Mention” Award, V International Biennial “Ciutat Vella”, Valencia, Spain.
2021 “Excellent Sculpture” Award, 29th UBE Biennale, Ube, Japan.
2014 Symposium International Sculpture of Cyprus.
2009 – Honorable Award. Art Now. “Artoteque” in London.UK
2007 – “Sculpture Forecourt” by the Royal British Society of Sculptors London. UK
1991 – 5th. “National Design Contest” by the Industry Department, Madrid, Spain
Art Fairs
2021 Intersect Palm Springs International Fair California USA
2021 AAF Armenian Art Fair, Armenia.
Publications
2012 Seeds of Peace. (Art to go from fear to curiosity, from violence to peace). Foreword by Stanley Krippner: psychologist and teacher at Saybrook University, Oakland, California.
2010 Walking through the architecture of Madrid. Ed .: San Sebastián de los Reyes University. Madrid
Public Works
2021 “Tiempo de Curvas”, Private collection, Valencia, Spain.
2020 “Open Arms”. Private collection, Hollywood, USA.
2020 “Air of Fire”. Jean Paul Calès, CAP Ingelec. Bordeaux, France.
2017 Valldoreix City Council. San Cugat. Barcelona. Spain. Sculpture: Study portal del vent. 8
2017 Salto de la Ballena. Klein-Schereuder Foundation
2016 Installation of “Portal of Wind” 8,5 x 5 x 5 m. Port Denia. Alicante. Spain.
2013 Installation of “Serenity Portal” 12 x10 x 9m. Zibata. Mexico.
2010 “FireSailer 19”. Spanish Institute in London. Cañada Blanca Foundation. Portobello Road. London. UK
2007 “CEDMA Sailboat”. Symbol for CEDMA association. Spain.
2004 Installation of “GREEK SAILBOAT” (7 x 6 x 5 m) in the Foyer of Hotel Daniya. Denia, Spain
2003 Instalation of “MYS VIII. (5 x 1 x 1m) Social center of the City of Denia. City Council of Denia. Alicante. Spain
2002 Ordered by Cholet Town Hall, “La Infancia” displayed at the “Espace Saint Louis Center” City Council of Cholet, France.
2000 The Department, Madrid
