Honorable Mention / 2022 / Fine Art / Still Life

Spectacular Opulence

In the search for validation and wealth,
many have been led astray.
Seeking material wealth by any means necessary.
But who can judge one who uses what they possess to take that which another ignorantly offers? Is life not about using ones talents to progress?
But be warned, that when at long last you’ve obtained such spectacular opulence and are left to ponder your journey to obtain it, will you be satisfied?
For what is opulence when your peace is taken? When it is your very soul that has condemned you to a vast emptiness, even when surrounded by grandeur.

Once in front of the camera, now behind it—meet latinx model-turned-photographer Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Vargas infuses an air of tropical vibrancy into his images, utilizing exotic flowers as props or producing recreations of nature as the back-drop for his bold, neon-hued compositions. From Panama to Mexico and the United States, Vargas’ photography has continued to gain international recognition, landing him clients such as Facebook, Wilhelmina Models, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel and Kenneth Cole, among others.

Awards Top 10 still life photographers United States from One Eyeland rank# 8