Artist & Visionary
Jesús Pastor is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist born in Soria, Spain, who lives and works in Berlin, Germany. His work masterfully bridges the realms of photography and painting, creating a visual dialogue that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Jesús’ art deeply reflects his exploration of human existence and the nuances of everyday life.
His photography captures the raw essence of urban life, exploring the interplay between light, shadow, and human presence. Characterized by stark contrasts and evocative atmospheres, his images invite viewers to delve into the deeper narratives of everyday scenes.
In his paintings, Jesús blends abstract expressionism with hints of surrealism, creating canvases that pulsate with energy and movement. His use of vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes conveys a sense of spontaneity and freedom.
Jesús critically examines several pressing issues in contemporary society: isolation and connection; exploring the paradox of connectivity in the digital age and themes of loneliness amidst global connectivity and identity and cultural diversity; reflecting on personal and collective identities in a multicultural world.
His work continues to inspire and challenge contemporary societal norms, bringing fresh perspectives and profound insights through his creative expressions.
«Every story has an ending but in life every ending is a new beginning.»
International Photo Exhibitions:
2023 Browse Gallery, Berlin
2023 Art Salon K38 Atelierhof Kreuzberg, Berlin
2020 SK18 Evelyn Drewes Gallery, Hamburg
2018 Seven Star Gallery, Hamburg
2018 Babette, Berlin
2018 Capitis Gallery, Berlin
2017 Seven Star Gallery, Berlin
2017 Borchardt, Berlin
2015 Bread&Butter, Berlin
2015 Konzulat, Berlin
2015 Seven Star Gallery, Berlin
2013 Deutsche Bank KunstHalle
2013 Photo Browse Festival, Berlin
2011 Madrid DeArte, Madrid
2009 Caja Duero, Gaya Nuño, Soria
2009 Bullring Gallery, Soria
2008 PhotoEspaña Descubrimientos’08, Madrid
2008 Expo´98, Zaragoza
2005 Arco Romano Gallery, Medinaceli
1997 Art Gallery «Revealed» Painting, Salamanca
Art Awards:
I have received more than 115 Awards and Nominations in National and International Competitions.
2014 Honourable Mention MIFA Photo
2013 Nomination award for the 2013 winner of the HPA2013 Humanity Photo Awards – HPA
2012 Second Prize of Photography in the Photography Contest XLVII CyL B.de Duero, Soria
2011 Third Prize National EISA Master Photo Contest 2011
2011 Ribbon FIAP -10° International Exhibition Photo Club Buenos Aires
2011 Gold Medal CEF in XXXV Trophy Torretes of Photography, Calella
2010 Honorable Mention Award in Photojournalism VI Fundación Caixa Galicia, Juan Cancelo
2008 Fellowship in Photography and Journalism Workshop in Albarracín, Gervasio Sanchez
2008 Finalist in Descubrimientos’08 PhotoEspaña, Madrid
2007 Second Prize of Photography in the Photography Contest XVII Fiestas de S.Juan, Soria
2006 First Prize for Photography Competition IV «Women&Violence.», Soria
2005 First prize in the X Poetry Contest Young Municipal, Soria
2004 Illustration Award 2004 «El Camino de Santiago» Autonomy of Castilla y León
2003 First Prize for Literature in the VIII Certamen Young Municipal Soria,
2002 First Prize in Poster Competition of the Old Town Carnival, Soria
2001 Illustration Award in the Competition Autonomy of Castilla y León
2000 First prize in the Photography Contest XXXVI Castilla y León the City of B. Duero, Soria
1999 Second Prize in the Sixth Exhibition Photography «The Pleasure of Reading, Salamanca
1998 First Prize in Drawing Competition III Young Municipal, Soria.
1997 First Prize in the Second Illustration Contest Young Municipal, Soria
1996 First prize in the First Photo Contest Young Municipal, Soria
Publications:
Der Spiegel Wissen, Vice, Séparée, Die Welt, Business Punk Magazinne, Kwerfuldein Magazine, Schwarzweiss Magazine, Brennpunkt Magazine, Soho House, La Vanguardia Magazine, El País.
Education:
2012 Workshop Transformation Awakening & Meditation. Dhyan Vimal, Berlin
2002 Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, Salamanca
1996 – 2001 Bachelor’s Degree Fine Arts-Painting University, Salamanca
1990 – 1993 High school diploma with specialization in Fine Arts, Soria