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Adrian Villeta, artist, photographer, visual poet has a profound understanding of elegant romanticism. His exquisite portraiture reflects a refined visual sensibility and the eye of a connoisseur. His work is an elegant, romantic celebration of women and fine art.
Through his camera lens, we view the vintage cache' pieces he creates in which very modern women are the leading ladies. While he creates period settings for his portraits, his historically referenced images read as fresh, modern artworks. Villeta's portraits are equally well placed in the vintage styled interior as in contemporary spaces."I am passionate about keeping alive the legacy of the great masters of the art of portraiture.Their artwork inspires me to recreate a moment from this bygone world, which is very special and real to me. This creative process in my work comes as natural to me as breathing. The desire to recreate this world is "the love of my life." Artist Statement - Adrian Villeta
Bio -- Adrian Villeta, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, captures in his work a past era embellished with romanticism. More than simply a photographer, Villeta considers himself a portrait artist – in the style of the great masters of the genre such as American John S. Sargent. In each one of his works, the artist searches to impart his stamp by making sure all elements of the portrait work in perfect harmony as a whole. Each photograph is printed on black and white on fiber paper or c print (matte finish) and then hand painted in oil.
His photos, imbued with an elegant romanticism, are based on a strict study. Through an in-depth analysis of various elements, such as light, color and atmosphere – as well as an insistent search to show unique details – each work is presented as a reality in itself. The past is just the basis for displaying a world of elegance, romance and glamour. Above all, he seeks to emphasize the femininity of each one of the women featured in his photographic stories.
An advocate of traditional photography, Villeta studied at Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC. With a career spanning 25 years, his work has been included in several exhibitions and his photographs are part of important private collections.The world is indeed a fine place with the presence of Mr. Villeta's visual genius and his art. He is a man who truly understands the grand passion of elegant romance.
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