"Lewis Island", Luiz Vilela, 2010, Oil on Board, Board Size, 18 x 28 Inches.This is one of the 23 oversized Posters, New in 2010. Thank you Luiz for your generous donation!
Right Photo: Luiz in his Lambertville studio. Photo: Kevin Griffin
We think Luiz caught the feeling of this late winter day so perfectly. We see it every day, but do we? You can feel it and almost smell it. The clang of the church bell, the ripples of the river and the distant sound of Canada geese --- the faint blue smoke of a wood burning stove. It takes an artist to open our eyes to the beauty of our river towns like we've never seen them before. This incredible original painting can be yours for the bidding. Come to the auction on Sunday the 25th. Own this one-of-a-kind painting.
About the Artist: Born in Brazil, Luiz Vilela was raised on his family's coffee plantation where he developed his love of imagery and all forms of artistic expression. This led him to pursue a degree in Architecture and Urbanism at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. While in college he began his graphics design career working for advertising agencies and designing sets for the theater. A career in book illustration followed. Wishing to broaden his artistic education he moved to New York City where he received a degree in illustration from Pratt Institute and subsequently joined the art department of Golden Books. He also attended the Art Students League, studying with Ronald N. Sherr. Recently, Mr. Vilela has been studying in Philadelphia at Studio Incamminati, the school founded by renowned portraitist and artist Nelson Shanks. This has further refined his already extensive art education enabling Vilela to produce some of his most atmospheric work to date. Currently a designer at Random House he divides his time between Manhattan and his home and studio in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Luiz Vilela is represented by desChamps Gallery, 7 Lambert Lane • Lambertville, NJ
609-397-2100 • www.deschampsgallery.com
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