For two decades, he’s channeled his passion for art and photography into a remarkable career, a journey that began with dreams of becoming a model in the competitive metropolis of New York City. After failing to find his breakout moment as an actor or model he picked up a camera and let the city’s rhythm push him towards fashion photography.
Known today for his ability to capture models in their raw authenticity, J. Vladimir rose to fame as a high fashion commercial photographer shooting national campaigns for brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, and Mercedes while working with global agencies and leading actors and models.
Now located in Orlando, FL, the artist recently entered a new chapter of unrestrained artistic style and expression and it’s igniting a deconstructive conversation about boundaries between artist and subject.
A Fusion of Photography and Painting
Each stroke, a pulse. A splatter of color, a heartbeat. By infusing photographs with painting in a drip style pop art fashion, J. Vladimir captures the eye and stirs the soul in his newest dimension of artistic expression. His unique one-of-a-kind fashion inspired portraits combine a photograph, captured by the artist and printed on a canvas before added layers of life are applied using paint and movement. The lens captures the soul in black and white while the artist breathes life back into these silent muses. Each mixed-media work is a reflection of the subject’s journey and the stories they wish to tell. The result is an alchemy of spirit and material as the work comes to life in wild freedom.
“Images I capture with my camera speak to me and so I let my brush be not merely an instrument but rather it becomes a conduit. This unique process has allowed for my photography to evolve to a level where I’m transcending mere photographic imagery and using the layers of medium to convey emotions, stories and experiences.”
By exploring this new layered artistic process, Vladimir has unlocked fresh opportunities with the ability to show his work in pop-up galleries as well as create exclusive celebrity commissioned art pieces. By combining photography and mixed media art with a vivid paint palette, Vladimir has unlocked a profound means of expression and the result is a transformative collection of pieces that are being sold to collectors as well as commissioned for homes, offices and venues.
“My journey has been a testament to the power of following one's true calling, taking risks, and constantly evolving as an artist. With each click of the shutter and flick of a brush, I can articulate emotions, stories, and the essence of humanity itself. My art and photography have become the mirrors through which I reflect the world and the windows through which I invite others to see it with us.”
J. Vladimir is actively creating his art for clients in fashion, style and design and is working on translating some one-of-a-kind pieces into print products and apparel. For more information visit https://www.jvladimir.com/
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