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Juan Alberto Pérez Rojas

Juan Alberto Pérez Rojas Multimedia sculptor
Contact
Spanish, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+34 678210898
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The pride of tradition and devotion

  • • Juan Alberto opened his own workshop in 2009
  • • He focuses on religious imagery
  • • His creations are one-of-a-kind

Seville is a city with deep faith and spirituality and Juan Alberto Pérez Rojas is party to this tradition. His sculptures of sacred imagery reveal, in his words, “the invisibility of the beauty of God, source of all beauty.” From his workshop based in the historic San Lorenzo, Juan Alberto prides himself on intertwining tradition and devotion, carrying on centuries-old techniques perfected over time by human ingenuity. His main source of inspiration is the work of his predecessors, studied and re-interpreted. Juan Alberto also infuses his creation with a specific theme that links the creation to the commission. In his works he seeks to convey a sense of emotion and contemplation, through flawless execution.

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Works

  • ©Alberto Pérez Rojas
  • ©Daniel Salvador-Almeida
  • ©Alberto Pérez Rojas
  • ©Roberto Villarica
  • ©Roberto Villarica
Photo: ©Alberto Pérez Rojas
Saint Sebastian

This is a sculpture of the Roman martyr Saint Sebastian made in cedar wood polychrome in oil. The figure presents an outstanding study of anatomy and a classical composition that unites different pictorial techniques on the shroud and body.

Photo: ©Daniel Salvador-Almeida
High priest Aaron

This sculpture of the high priest Aaron is made of golden cedar wood and polychrome oil. It presents a meticulous historical study of the clothing of the priests of the Old Testament, together with the rich decoration made in wood and silver.

Photo: ©Alberto Pérez Rojas
Saint Francis

This is a sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi made out of golden cedar wood and polychrome in oil. The figure pays tribute to 18th century baroque art, both in the facial expression and in the decoration made on the Franciscan habit.

Photo: ©Roberto Villarica
Passionist angel

This passionist angel is made out of cedar wood polychrome with oil paints following traditional techniques. The figure presents an exquisite decoration in the fabrics and the cloud where it rises. The gesture shows deep pain, tears being wiped with the cloth.

Photo: ©Roberto Villarica
Our Lady of Hope

This sculpture of Santa María is made with cedar wood polychrome in oil and tempera on solid gold. The figure wears a tunic and a cloak in the usual colours of the Virgin, blue and pink. The figure rests on a cloud flanked by two angels.

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