Chema Madoz

Chema Madoz is a renowned Spanish photographer born in Madrid in 1958. His work is characterized by the creation of surreal and poetic images from everyday objects and simple elements. With his photography, Madoz has captivated a wide audience and specialized critics. Madoz became interested in photography at a very young age and studied Fine Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid. After graduating, he began working as an advertising photographer, which allowed him to develop his ability to create powerful and original images. Throughout his career, Madoz has received numerous awards and recognitions, most notably the National Photography Prize in 2000. He has also held solo and group exhibitions around the world, and his works can be found in important collections such as that of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid. Madoz's photography is easily recognizable for its minimalist style and the use of ordinary objects as the protagonists of his images. Through his lens, a simple cup can become a hat, a chair a tree, and a key a bird. His work invites us to reflect on the beauty found in the everyday and on art's ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Chema Madoz's photography showcases his technical mastery, but also his poetic sensibility and unique vision of the world.