Alejo Palacios Argentina, b. 1989

Based in Tarragona, Spain, Alejo Palacios (b. 1989) .creates work that investigates materiality, texture, and the quiet power of simplicity. Working primarily with handmade paper and acrylic, he builds compositions that feel restrained yet deeply evocative. His paintings explore the meeting point between organic form and tactile surface, often evoking the appearance of wood, metal, or fabric through layered pigment. Each piece emerges from a slow, attentive process, guided by an intention to communicate through clarity and essential ideas. Repetition, pattern, transparency, and layering become key visual languages, revealing both the discipline and the sensitivity behind his practice. Embracing chance and imperfection, Palacios treats each work as a conversation with his materials, balancing spontaneity with a carefully considered sense of harmony. In this way, his paintings echo long-standing artisanal traditions, honouring both the physical substance and the human touch embedded within them.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Palacios later relocated to Spain, where he established his studio in the quiet surroundings of Tarragona. Originally trained as an industrial designer, he shifted toward painting while carrying forward a strong respect for craftsmanship shaped by his upbringing in a family immersed in artistic and artisanal work. His practice has gained international visibility through exhibitions in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, and Tetbury. Working often on handmade papers sourced from cooperatives around the world, he approaches each piece with precision and care. Palacios has described his process as akin to that of a farmer—patient, grounded, and attentive—an attitude reflected in his use of earthy tones and materials that feel deeply rooted in the natural world.