Javier Calleja has made a name for himself with his recognizable works, which often feature crouching, wide-eyed figures with exaggerated proportions. The Spanish artist's practice encompasses painting, sculpture, and works on paper, as well as a range of editorial works and merchandise.Calleja has exhibited in galleries in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong. Numerous public collections across Spain have acquired his work.2021 Calleja's secondary market record surpassed $1 million for the first time in March, when his 2019 painting Waiting for a Moment sold for HK$8.8 million ($1.1 million). Although he draws on personal experiences and childhood memories to create his iconic figures, Calleja prefers not to explain his work, but rather to allow the observer to 'complete' it with their own interpretation.