Seize the opportunity to acquire an absolute masterpiece for your collection with “DOG”, a monumental original work of rare visual power signed by internationally renowned Spanish artist Juan Manuel Pajares.

Created in 2021, this very large canvas (185 x 160 cm) stands as a vibrant manifesto of Street Art and Neo-Expressionism. Between cultural tributes, humanist slogans, and raw street aesthetics, it captures the essence of urban graffiti to transpose it with wild and masterful energy onto a gallery frame.

Canvas Analysis: An Urban and Iconic Manifesto

The composition is organized around a captivating visual and textured shock, particularly highlighted by the grazing light:

The Central Portrait: A mixed-race young man, shirtless, stands proudly at the center of the canvas. His attitude, both calm and solemn, anchors the composition. His body is sculpted by contrasting flat colors (ochre, brown, black, and pure white) that evoke street stencil techniques.

Committed Slogans: The black and turquoise background is saturated with inscriptions and demands written in chalk, marker, and spray paint, acting like a city wall: “ART CAN CHANGE THE WORLD”, “SAVE ART”, “FREE ART”, and the word “SAPHO”.

Iconography and Symbols: The artist deploys a strong visual lexicon reminiscent of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s legacy. A dripping red crown above the figure, a stylized skull topped with a turquoise halo, peace and anarchy symbols, as well as a section of collage of posters and retro portraits on the left can be found.

Material and Superpositions: True to Pajares’ approach, the mixed media technique superimposes acrylic, aerosol sprays, projections, and collages, giving the canvas surface a relief and patina that perfectly mimic the erosion of urban walls.

Guarantee & Authenticity

The investment in this major work is fully secured by its official documents:

The canvas is accompanied by its official Certificate of Authenticity.

The document confirms the title of the piece (DOG), the full name of the artist (Juan Manuel Pajares), the year of creation (2021), its technique (Mixed media on canvas) as well as its extraordinary dimensions (185x160 cm).

The certificate bears the artist's official black wax seal (PAJARES·ART original painting) as well as his monumental graphic signature, identical to the one affixed at the bottom of the canvas.

Specifications

Artist: Juan Manuel Pajares

Title: DOG

Year of creation: 2021

Technique: Mixed media (Acrylic, aerosol, collages)

Support: Painting on canvas stretched on a high-quality wooden frame

Format / Dimensions: 185 x 160 cm (Exceptional size, ideal for large spaces)

Condition: Perfect state of preservation, protective varnish, colors of intact intensity

Signature: Signed "Pajares" with a brush on the bottom right and certified by the artist

💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

““DOG” is not just a painting; it's an architectural piece in itself. At 1.85 m tall, it needs space to breathe. It will be spectacular in a loft-style living room, a grand cathedral-like entrance hall, or a minimalist office. To create a strong visual dialogue, have fun pairing it with contemporary furniture in saturated hues: the presence of a bright orange designer sofa or armchair creates a perfect echo with the red crown and the warm accents of the painting, offering an ultra-modern and theatrical contrast.”