Work ethic
Before, when asked what I did for a living, I would answer that I made artworks with reclaimed wood.
Now I answer that I help people improve their lives a little bit.
Because they are pieces that, when you have them at home and look at them, make you smile. And that touch of happiness is priceless.
Much more than wood
The adventure of experimenting to discover
Years ago I worked in Human Resources. But I always had artistic and literary inclinations and one day, by chance, I noticed the works of a Canadian artist. She reused wood to create them and I was completely captivated.
I started experimenting, and what began as a hobby soon became a passion.
It is a type of art that is not taught in any school and nobody does it in Spain. So I researched while I experimented, learned and made mistakes. That is how I improved my technique.
I have not studied Fine Arts. I use a clear and understandable language that brings me closer to people, because to enjoy the beauty of things you don’t need to understand them. You just have to feel them, just like music.
Now I enjoy making them for you, I exhibit them at art fairs and they are in many homes in Europe and the United States.
I can only guarantee my ethical commitment to send you a unique artwork crafted with passion and attention to detail, along with close and honest communication.
My name is Jose and I am also a blood donor.
It is not just art. Its value lies in what it means to you
Who do I create for?
For those who deeply value and honor artisanal craft.
They know how to choose and appreciate the authenticity of designs that are capable of transforming a decorated room into a space with genuine character.
For those who distance themselves from passing trends and fleeting fashions, choosing instead unrepeatable that cannot be duplicated. Artworks crafted with love, already imbued with meaning and history before even reaching their hands.
Furthermore, they appreciate and find beauty in imperfections, seeing them as unique marks and traits of personality shaped by the passage of time. Just as it happens with people.
How do I do it?
I want the artwork to surprise me as I work on it. This is an essential part of my creative process.That is why I create each piece in a completely spontaneous and instinctive way, where chance is my greatest ally and surprise is my ultimate incentive.
The result is thrilling, revealing the natural, imperfect beauty of a tree’s interior in a way that has never been seen before.
This is art deeply rooted in nature. It doesn’t compete with traditional painting; instead, being near these pieces brings a feeling that can be hard to find elsewhere: character and vitality.
Imarteko: Imagination and art with an ecological sense
Repurposing wood means giving it a new life and transforming a discarded resource into a piece of contemporary art. Designing with this organic material not only creates timeless, captivating spaces, but it is also a responsible and eco-friendly choice.
Something that you, too, might closely resonate with.
