LEONEL PICCARDO
Leonel Piccardo, a photographer and 3D artist from the Dominican Republic based in The Netherlands, began his creative journey through photography after moving to Amsterdam in 2013. His work focuses on portraiture and celebrates storytelling, crafting compelling and intimate visual narratives of his subjects.
Dreamy and Cinematic...
Leonel's work is characterized by a dreamy cinematic aesthetic that aims to connect viewers with a sense of nostalgia and a glimpse into the subject's story. Throughout his career, he has consistently celebrated his identity and heritage, exploring themes of Black identity, queer identity, and fantasy through composite imagery.
This approach has led him to collaborate with institutions like BlackPride, BlackArchives, BoringFestival, Sonsbeek, ObaAmsterdam a more and it has been exhibited throughout the Netherlands and featured in various publications (see Exhibitions for more).
Clients Include Nike, Mesa, Clavin Klein, BlackArchives, WINQ Magazine, NaturalHairDoctor, and others
3D and Digital Fashion: Expanding the Narrative...
This storytelling continues to evolve as Leonel explores new creative mediums like 3D art. In 2021, he embraced the Web3 art movement, expanding his creative medium to 3D and digital art under the moniker GLITCHOFMIND. This new form of creative freedom allows him to explore storytelling through an Afrosurrealist lens, using his experiences as catalysts for his expanding universe. One where character design and digital fashion are central to the narratives.
Pushing Boundaries...
Experimenting with cutting-edge technologies like VR sculpting, AR, and AI, Leonel pushes the boundaries of his artistic expression, crafting unique narratives that blend technology and nature. His digital art has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications like Vogue, Glitchmag, Forbes, Elsewhere, and more.
(Visit www.glitchofmind.io for more information)
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