A person wearing a leopard mask stands amidst vibrant foliage, dressed in a colorful geometric patterned sweater.

José Luis Ceña, on exhibition this fall in Toronto, is a prominent Spanish artist whose work explores memory, experience, and the passage of time. Above: I Always Wanted to be a Leopard, 2025, Oil on linen, 24 x 24 “/ 60 x 60 cm

A child wearing a colorful bird costume stands in a lush, green forest, with a soft focus on the background creating an impressionistic effect.
The Little Esopo, 2025, Oil on linen, 39 x 39″ /100 x 100 cm

Ceña’s works also explore the theme of masks and concealment, reflecting how individuals adopt external personas that often diverge from their true selves.  – Galerie LeRoyer

An art gallery wall displaying three framed paintings by Spanish artist José Luis Ceña, each with vibrant colors and abstract themes, focusing on memory and identity.

Above, an installation view from Ceña’s solo exhibition, Once Upon a Time, at Galerie LeRoyer this fall.

A person wearing a pink elephant mask, holding a similar mask, in a vibrant and abstract painted background.
King Elephant, 2025, Oil on linen, 20 x 20″ / 50 x 50 cm
A colorful artistic depiction of a girl holding a plant, set against a backdrop of stylized trees and a draped fabric, creating an ethereal and layered effect.
Alice, 2025, Oil on linen, 71 x 71″ / 80 x 180 cm
A vibrant oil painting by José Luis Ceña featuring a child in a swimsuit holding a life jacket, surrounded by colorful elements such as a sailboat, umbrellas, and whimsical clouds.
Noah’s Daughter, 2025, Oil on linen, 71 x 71″ / 180 x 180 cm

More images from the exhibition at Galerie LeRoyer, Toronto, here.

José Luis Ceña, Instagram here


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