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Javier Mayoral
Javier Mayoral - August in Marseilles, Acrylic on wood panel

August in Marseilles

Acrylic on wood panel

8 x 9 1/2 in 20.3 x 24.1 cm

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Unique

About this work

August in Marseilles captures the golden warmth of late summer along the Mediterranean coast through Mayoral's distinctive approach to landscape painting. Working in acrylic on wood panel, the artist renders the sun-drenched architecture and shimmering harbor waters with loose, confident brushwork that balances observation with abstraction. The compact format creates an intimate viewing experience, while the composition's energetic surface and vibrant palette convey the intense light and heat characteristic of southern France in August. Mayoral's work exemplifies contemporary plein air painting's continued relevance, bridging European landscape traditions with a fresh, modern sensibility. His ability to distill a specific sense of place into these smaller formats makes his paintings particularly appealing to collectors seeking sophisticated works that integrate beautifully into residential settings. The wood panel support lends the piece a subtle materiality that enhances its handcrafted quality. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Acrylic on wood panel
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Unique

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Explore Javier Mayoral's distinctive Paintings series, a compelling body of work that blends conceptual wit with technical mastery. This collection showcases Mayoral's signature approach to contemporary painting, where unexpected subject matter—from Super Bowl Half Time and Remembering Every Elephant to the provocatively titled Nietzsche Applying Nail Polish—challenges conventional artistic boundaries.

The series demonstrates Mayoral's ability to transform mundane and absurdist themes into visually arresting compositions. Works like Industrial Snack Cakes, Rock the Casbah, and Outdoor Ice Cream Merchandiser reveal his keen eye for cultural commentary, merging pop imagery with fine art sensibilities. Each painting invites multiple interpretations while maintaining strong visual presence and craftsmanship.

This body of work represents a significant period in Mayoral's artistic development, offering collectors access to pieces that bridge conceptual depth with accessible visual appeal. The series has garnered attention from serious collectors seeking contemporary work with narrative richness and technical sophistication.

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August in Marseilles

About Javier Mayoral

Javier Mayoral, known online as PulpBrother, was born in Spain, where he worked briefly for an advertising company before moving to the United States in his early thirties. He lived in New York, Phoenix, and San Francisco before eventually settling in Miami, where he now works full time as a painter.

Mayoral is entirely self-taught and worked as a chef for years while painting on the side, developing his style through small acrylic works on wood. His paintings are minimal and direct, typically pairing a single, easily recognizable figure with a witty or blunt handwritten caption, drawing on the visual language of advertising and illustration. His background in that industry shows through in the poster-like clarity of his compositions.

His work blends humor with pointed social and psychological commentary, taking cues from popular culture, Freudian ideas, and everyday absurdity, often delivered with a deadpan or irreverent tone. Mayoral built much of his early following directly through social media, where his fast, prolific output and consistent visual style resonated with a broad audience. He has since produced thousands of paintings and exhibited across the United States and in Spain, Austria, and France.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Javier Mayoral's witty, minimal paintings blending humor and social commentary. Contact us to discuss available inventory.

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