Artist: Julius Villarete

After finishing Industrial Engineering he joined Galerie Joaquin as part of the marketing Team where on he learn and develop his articulation in the arts both local and international. After working for several years with different galleries in the Philippines, he decided to continue his passion for the arts. Influenced and learnt the different forms, the focus of his works are custom to the local product of his town Guiguinto which is known to be the Garden Capital of Philippines.

Living in a fast-paced world, we fail to notice the natural beauty that is abundant around us. Julius intends to remind his viewers that there is beauty and mystery all around us, and all we have to do is look. His message as an artist is to express how the simple things in life can be uplifting and positive if we just take a closer look. Villarete chooses his color palette from his emotions and paints as if he is expressing himself on the canvas.  Although fairly new in the art scene, Julius’ experience working with different galleries made him decide to push through with his passion as a lifestyle.

He is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, because what may appear to be a simple series of still life also showed others that you can find solace in paintings by paying attention to intricate details, experimenting with color, and brushstrokes. He also admires Juvenal Sanso’s style, where he uses lyrical lines and colors, patterns, and strokes that make his works intriguing from simple realities of life such as floral bouquets, landscapes, and skies.