San Sebastián de los Reyes hosts the work of Pablo Sandoval, who won the First National Prize at the 1st Contemporary Art Biennial held in this municipality. Now, the artist returns with a solo exhibition titled ‘In a Silver Flower’, which can be visited at the Sala Martín Chirino, located at Avenida Baunatal, 18. The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge until July 1, 2026, with hours from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This exhibition marks a significant return, as the event organized by the city council itself served as a platform for one of its winners to present a larger-scale project, thus closing a cycle that connects the award with its subsequent artistic development.

The exhibition title, ‘In a Silver Flower’, evokes the fleeting shine of silver and its tendency to oxidize, along with the recurring presence of floral and plant elements. These symbolic axes form the basis on which Sandoval builds his project, exploring the question of how we try to retain what inevitably slips away. The exhibition translates this reflection into tangible pieces that invite observation without requiring prior artistic training.

Sandoval's work also offers a critical look at museums and collections, questioning what is decided to be remembered and what is left out of history. Drawing inspiration from the cabinets of curiosities of the 16th and 17th centuries, the artist reflects on who determines the importance of objects and what structures influence our understanding of history, inviting the viewer to question the taken-for-granted.

The use of techniques such as embroidery, ceramics, and models, historically classified as 'decorative arts', is a deliberate choice by Sandoval. The artist reclaims these disciplines as fundamental vehicles of cultural transmission, identity, and collective memory, restoring their visibility and challenging traditional artistic hierarchies.

Pablo Sandoval has a consolidated career, including international exhibitions and accolades such as the First Prize CreaMurcia in Visual Arts. His work lies at the intersection of the visual, symbolic, and conceptual, maintaining a coherent discourse throughout his various projects.