Jorge Castillo, an artist with more than six decades of experience, was introduced to the world of graphic art by Dimitri Papagueorguiu. His work was influenced by various international contexts, especially in Geneva, where Jan Krugier and others contributed significantly to his development as a printmaker. In the 1970s, his graphic works, including etchings, lithographs and woodcuts, reached great quantity and quality, with over three hundred pieces created in Berlin.
Castillo is renowned for his skill in multiple media, including painting, sculpture and film, but it is in drawing that he particularly excels. His style is characterised by meticulous technical execution and deep conceptual meaning, which has earned him accolades and awards both nationally and internationally, including the National Graphic Art Prize 2024, awarded by the Academy through the Calcografía Nacional.
His graphic work is equal in importance to his paintings and sculptures, showing a unique and coherent iconographic map that reflects his recurring themes such as intimacy, introspection and essential issues such as the relationship with nature and sensuality.
Castillo claims the influence of the old masters and their teaching in his work, fusing classical aesthetics with a contemporary gaze. This approach has defined his identity as an artist, making him stand out as a singular and timeless creator.