Joaquin Valdez Macher is a self-taught artist based in Chicago. With an educational background in marketing and advertising, his paintings demonstrate influence from elements of line and striking color. Joaquin's 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 marketing, Joaquin invested the visual skills he acquired into his vocation as a freelance artist, producing several pieces on canvas for various galleries and clients. With “perseverance, passion and creativity” at the core of his work, Valdez’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.
2020 – Present: Freelance Artist, Chicago, IL, USA
2011 – 2015: B.A. Advertising & Public Relations, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
"The Moment" Solo Show - Galleri Christoffer Egelund
May 2025 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Digital Release - Guy Hepner
October 2024 - New York, USA
"Happy Place" Solo Show - 19 Karen Gallery
October 2023 to November 2023 - Gold Coast, Australia
"XMAS'22 The Annual Winter Group Show" - Galleri Christoffer Egelund
December 2022 to January 2023 - Copenhagen, Denmark
"Affordable Art Fair Singapore" - A Gallery
November 2022 - Singapore
"Salad Days" Solo Show - The Martin
October 2022 - Chicago, IL
"Summertime'22 The Annual Group Show" (18th Edition) - Galleri Christoffer Egelund
June 2022 to August 2022 - Copenhagen, Denmark
"Modern Decorum" Group Show - Eclectic Gallery
June 2022 to July 2022 - London, UK.
"Affordable Art Fair Hampstead" - Eclectic Gallery
May 2022 - London, UK.
"The 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 - Gold Coast, Australia
"Two of a Kind" Online Group Show - 19 Karen Gallery
October, 2020 - Gold Coast, Australia
"Colors" Online Group Show - 19 Karen Gallery
September, 2020 - Gold Coast, Australia
“Campaña #JuntosDesdeCasa” Fundraising Campaign
April, 2020 - Lima, Peru
“8th Annual Funding Futures Chicago” Fundraising Event
January, 2020 - Berwyn, IL