The blazing sun, the sweltering sensation of warm air and the strong desire to cool off herald the beginning of the summer season. This desire for summer not only determines our mood and our eagerness to celebrate the vacations, but also profoundly influences the way artists depict this vibrant season of the year.

This desire for summer not only determines our mood and our eagerness to celebrate the vacations, but also profoundly influences the way artists depict this vibrant season of the year.

Summer often symbolizes the zenith of life, bursting with energy, growth and joy. Artists capture this essence with vivid, warm colors and dynamic compositions. The iconography of the season permeates their works, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in them and experience their own summer. There is also a nostalgic element to the summer in art, capturing the fleeting moments of youth and freedom.

Summer often symbolizes the zenith of life, bursting with energy, growth and joy. Artists capture this essence with vivid, warm colors and dynamic compositions.

"The Threshing Floor" (also known as "Summer") is a painting by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya (Fuendetodos, 1746 - Bordeaux, 1828), dedicated to the goddess Ceres, goddess of agriculture, who is crowned with ears of wheat, the traditional emblem of summer. Goya captures the essence of the season with a scene of reapers resting from the summer heat next to a pile of freshly harvested sheaves of wheat. The sense of naptime is masterfully conveyed, completing the skillful composition of this great painting. It was intended to be part of a series of thirteen tapestries themed around the Four Seasons and other rural scenes, described as "paintings of humorous and pleasing subjects".

Goya captures the essence of the season with a scene of reapers resting from the summer heat next to a pile of freshly harvested sheaves of wheat. The sense of naptime is masterfully conveyed, completing the skillful composition of this great painting

"La Grenouillère," painted in 1869 by French Impressionist artist Claude Monet (Paris, 1840 - Giverny, 1926), depicts a popular seaside resort on the Seine River near Paris. This work is significant in Monet's oeuvre, as it shows his early development of the Impressionist style, characterized by flowing brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and a masterful rendering of light and atmosphere. The effect of light and shadow, combined with the fluidity of the brushwork and the vividness of the tones, mark it as the prime example of Impressionist art.

This work is significant in Monet's oeuvre, as it shows his early development of the Impressionist style, characterized by flowing brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and a masterful rendering of light and atmosphere

"Strolling by the Seashore" is a painting by Joaquín Sorolla (Valencia, 1863 - Madrid, 1923), a Spanish artist known for his mastery of light and vivid colors. Executed around 1909, the painting captures a serene moment on the beach, with figures strolling leisurely along the shore. Sorolla's skill with the brushstroke and his ability to capture the play of light on the water and sand give the scene a sense of movement and atmosphere. The painting reflects Sorolla's characteristic blend of impressionistic techniques with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and leisure activities of coastal Spain.

The painting reflects Sorolla's characteristic blend of impressionistic techniques with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and leisure activities of coastal Spain.

"A Bigger Splash" is a fundamental work by British artist David Hockney (Bradford, 1937), painted in 1967. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, it vividly portrays a swimming pool. The painting's vibrant color palette authentically captures the essence of a summer afternoon, blending realism with abstract elements that embody the Southern California lifestyle and landscape. Hockney's masterful use of simplified forms and vivid tones, coupled with the absence of human figures beyond the dip itself, evokes a profound sense of solitude and introspection amidst the sun-drenched California environment.

Hockney's masterful use of simplified forms and vivid tones, coupled with the absence of human figures beyond the dip itself, evokes a profound sense of solitude and introspection amidst the sun-drenched California environment

"Gazing Ball (Van Gogh Wheatfield with Cypresses)" is part of Jeff Koons' (York, Pennsylvania, 1955 -) larger series, in which he reinterprets classic works of art by integrating his signature reflective materials. Van Gogh's original painting portrays the undulating Provençal landscape, characterized by the iconic obelisk-shaped cypress trees indigenous to the region. The addition of the observation ball introduces a reflective sphere that encourages the viewer to contemplate themselves and the celebrated artwork from a new perspective. Koons frequently addresses themes of consumerism, mass culture and the convergence of high and low art in his work.

"Gazing Ball (Van Gogh Wheatfield with Cypresses)" is part of Jeff Koons' larger series, in which he reinterprets classic works of art by integrating his signature reflective materials [...]. The addition of the observation ball introduces a reflective sphere that encourages the viewer to contemplate themselves and the celebrated artwork from a new perspective

And regarding VILLAZAN's artists:

"On Still Water I," by artist Wahab Saheed (Lagos, Nigeria, 1998), was one of three featured works in the exhibition "The Power of Colors" at VILLAZAN gallery in Madrid. Saheed uses vibrant pastels and acrylics to create striking contrasts with dark charcoal bases in his works. These juxtapositions symbolize the fragility of human nature, skillfully portraying the vulnerability inherent in the art of portraiture.

Saheed uses vibrant pastels and acrylics to create striking contrasts with dark charcoal bases in his works. These juxtapositions symbolize the fragility of human nature, skillfully portraying the vulnerability inherent in the art of portraiture

The painting "La Asturiana" by artist Tania Marmolejo (Santo Domingo, 1975 -) portrays a distant view of the sea in Asturias, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes, rugged coastline and picturesque mountains. Ideal for outdoor activities, Asturias enjoys cooler temperatures than the rest of Spain. The work captures the vibrant and warm colors of the sunrise and waves, as a woman with captivating eyes gazes out at the viewer. This work was presented in the exhibition "Under the Influence" at VILLAZAN Gallery in Madrid in May 2023.

The work captures the vibrant and warm colors of the sunrise and waves, as a woman with captivating eyes gazes out at the viewer