Hamilton Aguiar

Works
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 10005 Solitude
    10005 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 13038 Sublime
    13038 Sublime
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 14044 Ship Sides
    14044 Ship Sides
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 14052 Waterfall
    14052 Waterfall
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 15017 My View
    15017 My View
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 15018 My View
    15018 My View
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 15019 My View
    15019 My View
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 15081 Towel
    15081 Towel
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16021 Uno
    16021 Uno
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16072 Solitude
    16072 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16074 Solitude
    16074 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16082 Solitude
    16082 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16083 Solitude
    16083 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16097 Solitude
    16097 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16101 Solitude
    16101 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 16117 Solitude
    16117 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17033 Solitude
    17033 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17065 Acqua
    17065 Acqua
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17069 Cores
    17069 Cores
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17071 Cores
    17071 Cores
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17073 Solitude
    17073 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17074 Solitude
    17074 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17075 Solitude
    17075 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17086 Oito
    17086 Oito
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17088 Solitude
    17088 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17090 Solitude
    17090 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 17130 Solitude
    17130 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18007 Cores
    18007 Cores
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18021 Trio
    18021 Trio
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18024 Early Evening
    18024 Early Evening
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18033 Acqua
    18033 Acqua
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18036 Acqua
    18036 Acqua
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 18081 At Night
    18081 At Night
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19045 White Barn
    19045 White Barn
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19057 At Night
    19057 At Night
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19077 Three Flowers
    19077 Three Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19078 Two Flowers
    19078 Two Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19095 Two Flowers
    19095 Two Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 19112 Optical
    19112 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 200093 Optical
    200093 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20027 Solitude
    20027 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20045 Optical
    20045 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20047 Optical
    20047 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20056 Four Flowers
    20056 Four Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20059 Optical
    20059 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20070 Four Flowers
    20070 Four Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20075 Three Flowers
    20075 Three Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20087 Optical
    20087 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20089 Optical
    20089 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 20092 Optical
    20092 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 22103 Optical
    22103 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 22228 Optical
    22228 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 23048 Optical
    23048 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 23048 Optical x2
    23048 Optical x2
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 23058 Optical
    23058 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 23109 Optical
    23109 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 23121 Optical
    23121 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24018 Optical
    24018 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24094 Optical
    24094 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24102 Optical
    24102 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24116 Echoes of the Deep
    24116 Echoes of the Deep
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24123 Optical
    24123 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24124 Optical
    24124 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24127 Late Afternoon
    24127 Late Afternoon
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24128 Shadows of the Solstice
    24128 Shadows of the Solstice
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 24129 Whispers of Winter
    24129 Whispers of Winter
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25022 Optical
    25022 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25024 Optical
    25024 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25026 Optical
    25026 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25027 Optical
    25027 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25028 Optical
    25028 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25029 Optical
    25029 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25030 Optical
    25030 Optical
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25038 Solitude
    25038 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25039 Solitude
    25039 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25040 My View
    25040 My View
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25041 Peaceful Morning
    25041 Peaceful Morning
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25042 Solitude
    25042 Solitude
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25043 Acqua Diptych
    25043 Acqua Diptych
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25046 Flowers
    25046 Flowers
  • Hamilton Aguiar, 25048 Acqua 36x72
    25048 Acqua 36x72
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Acqua 22175
    Acqua 22175
  • Hamilton Aguiar, At Night 18080
    At Night 18080
  • Hamilton Aguiar, At Night 19055
    At Night 19055
  • Hamilton Aguiar, At Night 20171
    At Night 20171
  • Hamilton Aguiar, By the Lake
    By the Lake
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Cores (brown) 16092
    Cores (brown) 16092
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Cores 15092
    Cores 15092
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Crossing Paths 22275
    Crossing Paths 22275
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Early Evening 22272
    Early Evening 22272
  • Hamilton Aguiar, First Snow 19016
    First Snow 19016
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Lake View 21021
    Lake View 21021
  • Hamilton Aguiar, One Flower
    One Flower
  • Hamilton Aguiar, One Flower 22199
    One Flower 22199
  • Hamilton Aguiar, One Flower 22200
    One Flower 22200
  • Hamilton Aguiar, One Flowers 23037
    One Flowers 23037
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21028
    Optical 21028
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21053
    Optical 21053
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21055
    Optical 21055
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21064
    Optical 21064
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21070
    Optical 21070
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21074
    Optical 21074
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 21159
    Optical 21159
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22044 - 22054
    Optical 22044 - 22054
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22066
    Optical 22066
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22069
    Optical 22069
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22106
    Optical 22106
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22128
    Optical 22128
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22131
    Optical 22131
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22132
    Optical 22132
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22133
    Optical 22133
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22134
    Optical 22134
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22148
    Optical 22148
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22157
    Optical 22157
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 22163
    Optical 22163
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23012
    Optical 23012
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23016
    Optical 23016
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23068
    Optical 23068
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23069
    Optical 23069
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23126
    Optical 23126
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 23174 24035
    Optical 23174 24035
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 24066
    Optical 24066
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical 24067
    Optical 24067
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Optical-Solitude 20148
    Optical-Solitude 20148
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Opticals 22145
    Opticals 22145
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Opticals 22172
    Opticals 22172
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Pop Flowers 22143
    Pop Flowers 22143
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Solitude 16166
    Solitude 16166
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Solitude 16178
    Solitude 16178
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Solitude 16179
    Solitude 16179
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Solitude 18121
    Solitude 18121
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Three Flowers 22187
    Three Flowers 22187
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Three Flowers 22268
    Three Flowers 22268
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Three Flowers 22269
    Three Flowers 22269
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Three Flowers 23137 23138 23139
    Three Flowers 23137 23138 23139
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Uno 11127
    Uno 11127
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Uno 16038
    Uno 16038
  • Hamilton Aguiar, Untitled 20172
    Untitled 20172
Biography

“I want to show the beauty in its purity through my art:  the beauty seen on the light hidden in the purest things of life; and by looking at my art you will understand that all you need in life is to look at the simple things with your heart and see the beauty of its light”


 

Through basic shapes and silhouettes of trees, contrasted against the illumination of silver/ copper leaf Aguiar is able to create landscapes that fulfill his artist mission. The result of his aesthetic process is haunting and mysterious and resonates deeply with any viewer. 

The composition of his paintings is inspired by the changing seasons of natural landscapes, which are interpreted in a powerfully monochromatic content. These atmospheric masterpieces are bathed in a kaleidoscope of colors. Enveloping the patron into an ethereal world where you can feel the time of day, the fading sun, and the thick fog!

His current series of paintings reaches a new and unique level. Aguiar applies silver leaf over the entire background of his linen canvases and then creates washes and shadows with oil paint. The images radiate an ethereal light due to the interaction between the richness of the oils and the mercurial nature of the silver/copper leaf.

Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in 1965, Aguiar discovered his passion for rendering and creating at an early age.   In 1987, Aguiar made the decision to relocate to the United States to develop his career as an artist.  He focused on landscapes, and his artistic style developed slowly over the years.   He discovered the effect of using metal leaf as a setting for his canvases and with further exploration he began to incorporate copper leaf and resin to add to his aesthetic.

As an internationally recognized artist he works with conservation foundations that address deforestation.    His works are in numerous private and public collections worldwide.   Most notably in a permanent collection at the Museum of Latin America in Long Beach, California.