“In the first moment of seeing something, before the mind can rationalize what we’re looking at, it is in that moment that we experience a sense of wonder. As the mind rationalizes and deciphers what we see, the wonder and curiosity wane. The older we get, the more we lose that childlike curiosity and sense of awe. Art can provide an opportunity to get in touch with that again.
I discovered surrealism at a young age, and was captivated by the union of highly refined artwork and what seemed to be completely absurd and abstract. These elements seemed to force my mind into a deep and ponderous state. And I loved that feeling.
Throughout history, art has served numerous societal functions. In the age of information, where it seems all the answers are at our fingertips, I cannot think of a higher purpose for art than to reconnect ourselves with a sense of wonder and awe.”
About
Victor Whitmill was born into a Navy family in the ‘60’s. In his youth, his family traveled in the U.S. and spent time in Japan. As a result of these travels, he was exposed to a variety of cultures and developed an appreciation for the arts. His life as an artist began in his childhood.
He primarily works in acrylics with a focus on creating moody, ethereal surrealist pieces based on his imagination and spirituality. Victor creates works to inspire a sense of mystery and awe within the viewer. His works are intended to raise questions as he finds that the questions that arise from viewing art are generally more interesting than the answers themselves.
Victor currently resides in Southern New Mexico, and creates in his home-based studio. His works have been exhibited in galleries in Las Vegas, Nevada; Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Mesilla Park, New Mexico; and Southern California. His works are owned by a growing group of collectors and have attracted interest from fans all over the world.