The art of Jesús Ortiz . Credit: JO
Visitors can now experience the exhibition Un Lugar en el Tiempo at Torremolinos Town Hall. Running from May 29 to June 26, this collection of oil paintings by Jesús Ortiz Armada invites reflection on how places evolve while remaining preserved in personal memory.
Organisers designed the display with a contemplative atmosphere that encourages viewers to pause and connect with scenes from everyday life and the past. Each canvas captures traces, absences, architecture, and recollections tied to specific locations, all rendered through the distinctive brushwork and palette of the artist.
Practical information for visitors
Access to the exhibition will be completely free. Opening hours run Monday to Friday from 9am to 1.30pm. The official opening takes place on Friday, May, at 7pm, offering an opportunity to meet the artist and view the works on the first evening.
Profile of the Malaga painter
Jesús Ortiz Armada was born in the village of El Burgo, Malaga. He studied education sciences in Malaga and later graduated in labour relations in Granada. His professional path has remained firmly rooted in his native region, where he draws inspiration from both impressionist and realist traditions.
Local competitions have recognised his landscape and bullfighting paintings with several awards over the years. Ortiz Armada created his first oil painting at the age of five and pursued art through private lessons while largely developing his skills as a self-taught artist. He later completed studies in applied arts in Granada.
Distinctive realist approach
The artist focuses primarily on Spanish customs in his subjects and demonstrates strong command of realistic techniques. His previous exhibitions have appeared in Malaga, Albacete, Ronda, Torre del Mar, El Burgo, Casarabonela and Tolox. Private collectors in Spain and abroad now hold many of his pieces.
Ortiz Armada excels at creating convincing light and atmosphere in his figure compositions, paying careful attention to both main elements and background details. His canvases deliver a strong sense of reality through balanced colour and gentle tonal transitions.
This exhibition offers residents and visitors to the Costa del Sol a chance to appreciate the work of one of Malaga province’s dedicated realist painters.
