Born from this earth and taken by the wind...

Paul Louis Villani

Born from this earth and taken by the wind...

  • Imagine being born again.

Only this time your mother is the earth and you come fully equipped with memories, knowledge and a belief system.

What raw emotions are evoked when the first thing you are confronted with is an environment completely foreign to what you were expecting?
Fear, confusion, doubt and loneliness.
Or because of the new environment one may lose their inhibitions, feel joy or perhaps discover inner strength and courage.

Maybe the nine images are a true metaphorical reflection of the artists soul?
His background and love for the stage and theatre.
His longing to find true love and a wanting audience.
The ongoing battle of time and money between industry and creative
fulfilment.

Born from this earth, the series, everyone deserves a new beginning, a chance to start over.


Was priviledged to work with the beautiful Bronwen Hyde during the Aradale weekend and thank her greatly for her time, acceptence of my crazy ideas and her near perfect contortionist act to get into the metal duct! :D
This and another 2 images will be on display at the BSG Picture This exhibition that begins this Friday.
Much thanks also goes to Karen who mastered the art of throwing props in an instant! :)

The weekend was a huge success and I thouroughly enjoyed spending time with like-minded souls.
Massive thanks to the following for your muse, inspiration and collaboration…
Kara Rasmanis
Jenny Hall
John Robb
Matt Allan from Disenchanted
Melissa Kirkham
Jo O’Brien
James Price
Michael Alesich
Lucky Vegetable
khelltic
Bronwen Hyde
Karen

Art Folders…

Entire Portfolio
Born From This Earth – Series
Hearts At War
Vehicular works
Architecture
Travel
B&W Photography
Transitional Industrial Utopian Series
Abstract
Models and Fashion Photography

Born from this earth and taken by the wind... belongs to the following groups:

Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), Theatrical and Staged Photography and Woman Appreciation Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Born from this earth and taken by the wind... by Paul Louis Villani
  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    How fabulous .. i love the trippy mental aspect to this .. so dreamy in wonderful ways and yet a little disburbing.

    The tones have such a pulsating quality … like a heart.

    Brilliant work as always Paul.

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Very cool image!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Nicole and Rita! :D

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wow, awesome work, you two!!! Love that red!!!

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    fantastic Paul, just like the rest of the series very creative

  • Lisa Defazio

    Lisa Defazio

    Most Excellent Paul!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very kindly Mel, Alf and Lisadee! :D

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    how fantastically unusual is this? great job you guys…i just love that red fabric

  • martinilogic

    martinilogic

    Paul, you truely rock. excellent staging for this photo. brilliant

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    Brilliant result paul – just love this…. great drama!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly Jess, martinlogic and PaulVZ! :D

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • kvalle

    kvalle

    Wow you really had fun with fabric and vent that day…. looks AWESOME…..

  • Ulrikeart

    Ulrikeart

    imaginative, brilliant !

  • Bronwen Hyde

    Bronwen Hyde

    it came up fantastically Paul! excellent :o) hehe and even I was somewhat shocked at my contortionist act. i described it to someone as “think of breaking a wishbone with your sibling…” haha i look forward to seeing it in the exhibition on friday!

  • Darryl A

    Darryl A

    Cool series! Great that you could get this wind effect in such a location.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Heather, Kara, Ulrikeart, Bronwen (hehe!!) and Darryl! :D

  • Missy Miss

    Missy Miss

    So magical I love it!!

    xx

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    wow, wickedly bizarre.
    the red fabric is speaking to the model, almost like a ghost that is present in the asylum and is trying to communicate with her.
    her expression is perfect. very interesting tone also. good one!
    ;-) xox

  • Philip James Filia

    Philip James F...

    This is just so different! Very fresh take. Very good.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Missy Miss, aglaia b and Philip! :D

  • Tony Middleton

    Tony Middleton

    looks good Paul – this one certainly generates some emotion in the viewer. great work !

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse

    Great work Paul. Love the colors.

  • Monique Alvis

    Monique Alvis

    RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD
    love it =P

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen

    Whoa..beautiful pink tones Paul. Clever shot :D

  • Jenny Hall

    Jenny Hall

    Brilliant! Only you could convince so many people to clamber into a metal vent for a photo Paul. Your powers of persuasion are a kind of magic. Love it.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very kindly Tony, Gerard, mozzie221, LittleHelen and Jenny (LOL!!) :D

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    So delicate and purdy!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Thanks heaps Kaitlin! :D

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    very cool idea PLV and beautifully executed! The light and colour is just yummo :)

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    What excellent work

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very much Louise and maggiebarra! :D

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Great result PLV.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks Boz! :D

  • Kareness

    Kareness

    Hi Paul – amazing result and I’m so glad to help out, hope the show went well tonight cheers Karen :)

  • justjen

    justjen

    awesome job

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Creepy. Very creepy. And very well done!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Kareness, justjen and Birgitta! :D

  • Mark Higgins

    Mark Higgins

    fantastic arrangement and design

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Mark! :D

  • Danielle Bain

    Danielle Bain

    wow this is awesome, your work very vibrant. i love this series.
    it’s all very inspiring, i should dust off my cameras!
    p.s. thanks for the vote support, it seems i’ve offended someone by my call to vote! eek!

  • Paul Louis Vil... replied

    LOL!! That’s almost an artform in itself… offending someone without even trying… well done! :D Thanks elvenmade!

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    That is pretty cool; love the flow and color of the cloth.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Mui-Ling! :D

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Such a bold and powerful image again.

    “True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.”
    Edith Wharton.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Wow, thanks Stephen! :D

  • John Robb

    John Robb

    I’ve seen this a few times now and each time I admire the wonderful way you’ve combined three distinct elements of the fabric, the model and the architecture together in this image. Add to this there is a great use of the floor as negative space – your signature ducting and Bronwen looking to move, or float, above.
    Great work and a formidable example of your creativity and skill.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Wow, thank you John! I’m honoured by your praise! :D

  • divareVeur

    divareVeur

    Wow love this! and It so reminds me of a painting by the Surrealist Dorthea Tanning…....

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    This really is beyond brilliant. It needs a cool made up word or like just “Brill” man!!! ;D Your so talented!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very much divareveur and Carrie (toooooo kind are you!) :D

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    I love this shot,the comp works well Paul

  • drjones

    drjones

    awesome. gorgeous colours!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    awesome,

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Kathryn, drjones and Linda58100! :D

  • SabineA

    SabineA

    An intriguing image….love it :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps SabineA! :D

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    GREAT IMAGE

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Linda! :D

  • october

    october

    wicked

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Gorgeous Paul….stunning image…and congrats on the Feature Page :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much october and Tracey! :D

  • Hop  Dac

    Hop Dacworks here

    i love a good billowing thingy.

  • TanyaDuffy

    TanyaDuffy

    Cool x

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    lol!! Thanks Hop and Tanya! :D

  • Minka Bleakley

    Minka Bleakley

    brilliant composition. well done

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    brilliant photo art.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Minka and coffeetea! :D

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    Wow, very interesting! I like it!

  • JanG

    JanG

    Brilliant! Love the colors, the way the room seems to go on forever, the surprise and wonder on her face.

  • catblack

    catblack

    very cool concept, love the colour scheme and the vast idea

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Elizarose, JanG and catblack! :D

  • satsumagirl

    satsumagirl

    Unusual idea! I like the expression on the woman’s face. Great colour!

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    ooh just spied this, ether meets the earth, how exciting this is…

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much satsumagirl and Jewd! :D

  • Gerijuliaj

    Gerijuliaj

    Love the dreamlike quality of this shot and the use of colour – perfect.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Gerijuliaj! :D

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding ;

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Scott! :D

  • chrythmnove

    chrythmnove

    I like this shot, Verrry creative, and just pulses above the Scarry! I did a piece using 6ft of tie-dye earth bound cloth, and smeared my ankles,, wrist & hands with red paint in prostrate adulation to hug Mother Earth as she bled her icecaps of Ages onto my stamp of existence! It’s in reference to Ana Mendietta, the Cuban feminist artist. On the bottom of the sheet, in the underbelly, is a photojournalst image of Burning Monk from the famed ‘60’s protests.
    It’s a treat to have someone favour my work. Thankyou.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I like it and especially enjoy your wonderful story…. Imagine

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much chrythmnove and Sharon! :D

  • sKKsArtGallery

    sKKsArtGallery

    Gorgeous…just gorgeous

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps sKKsArtGallery! :D

  • igorgsp

    igorgsp

    amazing shot!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Love your art sir. It’s a truly high level gallery!

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    beautiful work! would you join us in C.O.R.E? :)

  • bernadette2c

    bernadette2c

    Magical!

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