Guillermo Pérez Villalta

Guillermo Pérez Villalta - Landscape (La alberca)

Artist Biography: Guillermo Pérez Villalta is a contemporary Spanish artist born in Tarifa in 1948. He is renowned for his skill in painting, sculpture and architecture, and is considered one of the most influential artists on the Spanish art scene since the 1970s. Pérez Villalta studied at the Santa Isabel de Hungary School of Fine Arts in Seville, where he was trained in the Andalusian art tradition. Subsequently, in the 1970s, he began to develop his own artistic style, combining elements of classical culture with popular culture and contemporary art. His work is known for its colorfulness and geometry, which is inspired by architecture, nature, and popular culture. In his paintings, Pérez Villalta uses a layering technique to create depth and texture, and features geometric shapes, decorative motifs, and architectural elements, often combined with everyday objects and human figures. In his sculptures, Pérez Villalta uses a wide variety of materials, such as wood, metal, and resin, and often presents abstract forms that suggest elements of nature and architecture. Throughout his career, Pérez Villalta has received numerous awards and recognitions, and his work is in public and private collections around the world. His work has been exhibited in international galleries and museums, including the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.