Meet Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon represents a new generation of Ecuadorian realism. His work brings figurative painting into a contemporary light through intimate compositions, natural luminosity and emotional depth.

Born and trained in Quito - Ecuador, and connected to the world of art from an early age, Calderon has developed a distinctive visual language centered around oil painting, natural light and the human figure. His paintings echo the tradition of the great classical masters while speaking unmistakably from Latin America, through its faces, skin tones, silences and everyday gestures.

For collectors seeking refined Latin American art with technical mastery and timeless elegance, Paul Calderon offers contemporary figurative painting with classical roots and a uniquely Ecuadorian sensibility.

Artistic Vision

Exhibitions

Paul Calderon's works showcased globally.

Press Features

Paul works exclusively with natural daylight, believing that the sun provides the perfect luminosity for his canvases. For this reason, he avoids painting at night, choosing instead to create in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Despite this self-imposed discipline, he dedicates more than eight hours each day to his craft, embracing the slow, meticulous, and highly demanding process that defines his work.

— Adapted from an interview published in Diners Magazine

Awards & Recognitions

Awarded for excellence in contemporary figurative painting, Calderón's art is celebrated for its collectible value and cultural significance.

First Prize
64th National October Salon “Independence of Guayaquil” — Guayaquil, Ecuador
Award-winning work: Acompañadas

First Prize
National Fine Arts Salon “Magdalena Dávalos” — Riobamba, Ecuador
Award-winning work: Coronación

Second Prize
National Fine Arts Salon “Magdalena Dávalos” — Riobamba, Ecuador
Award-winning work: Afro-Ecuadorian Models

Winner
50th National Painting Salon “Luis A. Martínez” — Ambato, Ecuador
Award-winning work: Reading Afternoons (Tardes de Lectura)

For Calderon, realism and figurative art become a space where the most enduring principles of classical art remain alive. At the heart of his work is the human figure, particularly women, through which he explores beauty, emotion, and presence. His paintings are distinguished by their thoughtful compositions, the harmony of lines and forms, and a masterful use of light as a powerful means of expression.

— Adapted from an article published in Primicias