Joaquin Valdez Macher is a self-taught artist based in Chicago.  With a professional background in marketing and advertising, Joaquin's paintings demonstrate influence from elements of line and striking color. His subjects are illustrative, however unlike their graphic-art counterparts, Joaquin's work imparts strong narrative that is easily translated and highly emotive.Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Joaquin lived in Spain for four years where he obtained his degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Following his professional success in advertising and design, Joaquin invested the visual skills he acquired into his vocation as a freelance artist, producing several commissioned pieces on canvas for various clients. With "perseverance, passion and creativity" at the core of his work, Joaquin's artistic aim continues to be the ongoing development of his skills and talent in both illustration and painting.With a progressive approach and a relatively recent addition to the contemporary art scene, Joaquin Valdez Macher is an artist to watch. ExhibitionsSummertime’22 The Annual Group Show (18th Edition) - Galleri Christoffer EgelundJune 2022 to August 2022 - Copenhagen, DenmarkModern Decorum Group Show - Eclectic Gallery- June 2022 to July 2022 - London, UKAffordable Art Fair Hampstead” - Eclectic Gallery- May 2022 - London, UKThe Other Art Fair 2021 - Saatchi Art- October 2021 - Chicago, IL"2021 Open Call Winners" Group Show - Delphian Gallery- August 2021 - London - UK."Summer Group Show" Group Show - 19 Karen Gallery - November 2020 to February 2021 - Queensland, Australia"Two of a Kind" Online Group Show - 19 Karen Gallery- October, 2020 - Queensland, Australia"Colours" Online Group Show - 19 Karen Gallery- September, 2020 - Queensland, Australia“8th Annual Funding Futures Chicago” Fundraising Event- January, 2020 - Berwyn, IL