Xavi Carbonell
Spanish artist Xavi Carbonell, born in 1971, is celebrated for his playful, imaginative works that blur the line between childlike spontaneity and sophisticated artistry. Drawing inspiration from his fascination with uninhibited creativity, Carbonell creates vibrant compositions filled with abstract figures, whimsical characters, and dynamic scribbles. He intentionally leaves his pieces untitled, inviting viewers to engage with the art on a personal level and craft their own narratives.
His works are often compared to the styles of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joan Miró, Cy Twombly, and Pablo Picasso, yet Carbonell’s approach is distinctively his own. Using mixed media, including vibrant oil paints, markers, and occasional splatters, his paintings exude a sense of joy, chaos, and raw energy. They resonate with audiences of all ages, often evoking memories of childhood play and uninhibited imagination.
Carbonell’s artistic journey has been marked by international acclaim, with exhibitions across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. His works have garnered numerous awards and continue to captivate collectors and critics alike. Living and working in Alcoi, Spain, Carbonell embraces the philosophy that art should inspire curiosity and connection, inviting viewers to see the world through a lens of endless possibility and wonder.
Works on Canvas
Works on Paper
Awards
Works selected for the Award XXXIII Bancaja Painting, Sculpture and Digital Art. 2006
Works selected for the Award XXXIII Bancaja Painting, Sculpture and Digital Art. 2008
Works selected for the Award XXXIII Bancaja Painting, Sculpture and Digital Art. 2009
Work acquired by Exmo. Ajuntamient d’ Alcoi from the exhibition Circulo Industrial pel Poble Saharau
Projects selected for the BIENNAL D’ART D’ALCOI. December 1996 - January 1997
Work acquired by Excma. Diputació Provincial d’Alacant from the Convocatoria d’ Arte Plàstiques 2005 and 2006
Work acquired Fine Arts Convocation 2006 of Hon. Provincial Council of Alicante
Individual & Museum Shows
Exhibition Elx. Casadalba Galeria “El Mirador de l’Art”, Spain. November 1998
Exhibition Taules-objecte Galeria d’Art “OTRO NOMBRE”, Spain. September 2000
Exhibition Galeria d’Arte OTRO NOMBRE Alicante, Spain. February 2001
Exhibition TETERIA MANTIS d’Elx, Spain. March 2001
Exhibition Galeria d’art Azahar d’Elx, Spain. January 2002
Exhibition Sala Unesco d’Alcoi, Spain. January 2002
Exhibition Vinateria Vi de vins d’ Alcoi, Spain. March 2003
Exhibition Galería d’ Art ACARA d’Alacant, Spain. November 2003
Exhibition Sala ASMARA de Benidorm, Spain. December 2003
Exhibition Galería CATARSIS. Madrid, Spain. December 2004
Stockholm Contemporary Art Fair, Sweden. April 2005
Exhibition Centre Cultural d’Alcoi, Spain. November 2005
Exhibition Centre Cultural de Calp, Spain. August 2006
Exhibition Galería CATARSIS. Madrid, Spain. January 2007
Performance pictòric. KROMA (Exposicions per a Exhibition), Spain. February 2007
Exhbitiion at The Universitat Miguel Hernández, Spain. January 2008
Exhibition Museum of the Americas. Miami, USA. August 2008
Exhibition Sala Caixa Catalunya. Alcoi, Spain. October - January 2008
Exhibition “Drems” Sala Caixa Catalunya. Alcoi, Spain. January 2008
Exhibition Mark Gallery. New York, USA. August 2008
Exhibition Galería Catarsis. Madrid, Spain. March-April 2009
Exhibition fInternational Art Fair of DUBAI, UAE March 2009
Exhibition Centre Ovidi Monitor - Alcoi, Spain. April 2010
Exhibiton "Not alone in NYC" - Art Angler, New York, USA. February 2012
Exhibition "Vanity Scapes" - Gallery Arteinversion, Madrid, Spain. March 2012
Exhibition "SPAINT" - Art Angler, New York, USA. February 2013
Exhibition "Final Arts" - Art Angler, New York, USA. March 2014
Exhibition CENTRO CULTURAL MARCOS VALCÁRCEL, Ourense, Spain. September 2014
Exhibition Centro Cultural Melchor Zapata, Benicàssim, Spain. October 2014
Exhibition "Crazy Muñequitos" - Art Angler, New York, USA. February 2015
Exhibition "Xavi Carbonell on Paper" - Art Angler, New York, USA. February 2016
Exhibition "Express Yourself" - Art Angler, New York, USA. March 2017
Exhibition "Bustle" - Instituto Gil Albert, Alicante, Spain. Enero 2018
Exhibition "Muñecojones" - Art Angler, New York, USA. March 2019
Studio visit with Xavi Carbonell. Summer 2014
Mixed media on paper
27.5 x 39.5 in (70 x 100 cm)
XC201456