28/04/2026
Rafael Díaz Recalde was born in Ecuador in 1958, in the province of Imbabura. From a very young age, he showed an interest in art. His training was largely self-taught, although he also had approaches to studies in architecture. From his early years, he developed a strong inclination for drawing and painting, filling notebooks with sketches while working to support his studies.
Throughout his career he has accumulated: Participation in galleries and museums in America and Europe. His life took a significant turn when he emigrated to Europe, settling in Barcelona, from where he projected his work internationally. His work explores the construction of being and contemporary society; his figures of 'smoke heads' reveal the loss of identity in a world saturated with noise and appearances,
It is characterized by human figures full of emotion, with an expressive style that reflects on the human condition, identity, and social criticism., Human figures with strong emotional weight, Introspective characters, often represented with symbolic elements such as smoke or distortion, A humanist, critical, and transgressive approach. The artist himself defines himself as a dissatisfied creator, who works from social reflection and expressive freedom, moving away from institutional art structures.
Rafael Díaz Recalde is an artist who represents the figure of the Ecuadorian migrant creator, whose work arises from personal experience, social struggle, and emotional exploration.
