The WOW effect

Contemplating the "golden hour" on Gran Vía... it's a WOW

“It's obvious that Gran Vía is the main artery that irrigates the heart of Madrid. A Madrid always awake, open to outsiders, impatient and unwilling to go home.

As a Madrilenian, I have experienced Gran Vía at Christmas, during Filomena, during Pride, adorned, defiant, day and night. And each moment is unique, but, without a doubt, and as it could not be otherwise for me, I'll stick with what they now call the “Golden hour”, that moment at sunset where the pink and orange light highlights each of the ornaments, sculptures and windows of its facades. “ Javier Navarrete

The WOW effect is experienced in Madrid, every day at the same time, in the same place. And now, you can also take it home.

 

Artist: El Chico Llama

Javier Navarrete, El Chico Llama, is an illustrator from Carabanchel based in Chamberí, so you can find him any day having coffee at Cafetería HD or buying sweets at La Violeta before going to lunch.

You will see him engrossed, but smiling, as if trying to absorb the essence of the moment to later paint it in pastel colors and compositions in which characters, architecture and nature coexist harmoniously, as simple as they are beautiful.

You will easily recognize El Chico Llama's work when you see it. But, beware, once you know him, his project becomes addictive. Don't say we didn't warn you.