Jordi Sellés

Jordi Sellés (Alcoi, 1963).

Although self-taught, Jordi Sellés studied at the School of Fine Arts and later at the School of Applied Arts and Artistic Trades in Alcoi.

He considers himself, above all, a draftsman. However, he has also produced artwork in other artistic languages, like watercolor and oil painting. Despite this, it is in pencil drawing, where he is most comfortable.

Jordi also works with graphic design, producing work for companies and organizations: corporate image, advertising, etc.

As an illustrator, he has produced numerous works for books, publications, and specialized magazines; and collaborated with various written media, creating cartoons and illustrations for opinion articles.

He has taken part in several exhibitions, both group and solo, the latter being:

- Sala de Exposiciones. Alicante Conference Centre. 2011

- Círculo Industrial of Alcoi. 2012

- Casa de Cultura de Crevillent, V Oriental Mediterranean Festival. 2012 - Arte+ Local. Castalla. 2013

- Gallery "Portal a L'Art" in Calpe. Exhibition "Sinfonía de luz y color" 2014.

- Exhibition Hall "Cajamar" in Elche. 2014

He defines his work as realistic, intimate, and personal. He likes to capture it by looking for perfection and reflecting it even on small details. His inspiration lies in the Arab world, so distant yet so close. Jordi considers it unique and tremendously attractive plasticity, creating works in which he portrays anonymous characters in daily situations, as well as urban landscape themes.

Another passion of his is the design of costumes and props for the Moros y Cristianos Festivities in Alcoi. This costume´s designer facet has more than 25 years. He has designed not only for his hometown Alcoi but also for various towns that celebrate these famous festivities, such as Cocentaina, Altea, Oliva, Ibi, Albaida, Ontinyent, Muro del Alcoy, and Villena. He has made costumes for all kinds of festive characters (Captains, Ensigns, Standard Bearers, Ambassadors, Knights, Emirs, Favourites, etc.) as well as special squads and Boatos (Floats, Ballets, Boato Groups, etc.).

His work in the world of the Fiesta is not only limited to the design, but he also coordinates the whole process and its materialization, seeking perfection and satisfactory result in his work.

He also collaborates annually with illustrations for the Moros y Cristianos Magazine published by the Association of St. George of Alcoy, making the cover of the 2011 edition.