Rafael Montilla

My work is based on geometric abstraction and the cube plays a central part in my proposal. The cube represents a symbol of harmony, unity, and balance of our internal and external life.

I build and deconstruct the cube to arouse curiosity in the viewers and make them want to look closer and achieve a connection with the work of art. It is deconstructed because we are in times of destruction in different worlds.

Since I remember I have given importance to two things, internal seeking and art, I have developed my life around them.
My desire is to show my inner quest experience. All my work is rooted on Mandalas, specifically on the flower of life. Mandalas like numerology exist in all religions. The basis of my proposals is spiritual. On this internal search, I have been fortunate enough to travel the world and thus experiment and learn from the richness of different culture, which has nourished my soul. New experiences, mine, and others what I manifest through my artwork.
Maria Luisa, my beloved grandmother used to say, “God has more to give to us than we to ask him for”, and she was so right, it is true, God has given us Mother Nature. I am grateful and pleased to brighten the eyes and the spirit of people through my artwo...

ART STUDIES
EDUCATION. CARACAS, VENEZUELA
Drawing and oil painting with Professor Lucio Rivas 1974
Drawing, School of Visual Arts Cristóbal Rojas de Caracas 1990
Tapiz, School of Visual Arts Cristóbal Rojas de Caracas 1991
Sculpture and modeling in clay at the Art and Fire Workshop by Candido Millán 1991
Sculpture in the Museum of Contemporary Art of Caracas Sofía Ímber (MACC) 1992

SOLO EXHIBITION:
2017
* THROUGH MY EYES (Photo, Sculpture 3D) November 24th 2017 – Galeria Adelmo
*I LOVE MIAMI (Photo Sculpture 3D) April 28th 2017 – Gallery Hernán Gamboa,
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photo Sculpture 3D) GALA 4TO ANIVERSARIO de la emisora PangeaFM.com Oct. 09 2017 –
2016
* Coctel de Fin de Año del VBC. Pierini Esthetic Surgery Events Hall Dicember 13 2016 –
* Photo Sculpture, Miami Art Week November 30th 2016 Wynwood Walls (Miami Art Basel Week)
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photo Sculpture) November 4th 2016 Doral Conservatory
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photo Sculpture & Photos) October 13rd 2016 Art Emporium Gallery
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photo Sculpture & Photos) Agust 19 2016 Gallery Hernán Gamboa
* “TOWARDS LIGHT & MEDITATION” (Photos) Concert Conducted by Daniel Andai and Photo exhibition by Rafael Montilla. Organised by Eduardo Marturet & The MISO. April 9th 2016 Herbert And Nicole Wetheim Performing Art Center FIU, Miami, FL.
2015
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photos) May 21 del 2015 Paseo de las Artes in
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photos) Abril 15 del 2015 Macondo
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photos) March 26th 2015 Marlins Park.
* I LOVE MIAMI (Photos) February 27th 2015 Hernán Gamboa,
2014
* HELP THE CHINDREN (Photos) December 12th 2014 Euro Suites – Venez...