His 27-year magnum opus, “One of the Most Expensive, Iconic, and Kinetic Maps of Australia in the World: Life Transformed with Creative Kinetic Art, Trash to Treasure,” exemplifies his commitment to turning trash into treasure. Each kinetic sculpture reflects his faith-driven creativity, illustrating the power to find beauty in adversity and transform challenges into catalysts for growth. Through his art and life, Jose inspires others to dream without fear and see creativity as a means to reimagine what’s possible.
Her career highlights include authoring Kiss From an Angel: How to Turn Your Grief Into a Gift From Heaven, which inspires readers to discover meaning in life's challenges. Lourdes also has a rich history of achievements, including a prestigious MEPI Outstanding Sales Award for her contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
Driven by a mission to improve mental health and inspire resilience, Lourdes empowers individuals to find faith and purpose in their journeys. Her latest book reflects her commitment to reimagining the world of art through sustainability and innovation.
For inquiries, contact Lourdes Villena Amoloria at [email protected].
A Story of Resilience and Reinvention
Jose’s journey is one of remarkable resilience. With no formal training in art or academic qualifications, he navigated a challenging life as an international sailor, chef, watchmaker, and stone mason. His unconventional path defied expectations, proving that determination and faith can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. This book delves into how Jose turned adversity, grief, and loss into a source of profound creativity, transforming pain into extraordinary gifts and blessings.
A Testament to Creativity and Faith
This inspiring narrative showcases how dreams, when nurtured with faith and action, can blossom into reality. Jose’s innovative artistry and relentless spirit stand as a testament to the power of believing in oneself and the unseen hand of the Supreme Creator. His kinetic art pieces—meticulously crafted from discarded materials—serve as stunning examples of how trash can be turned into treasure, breathing new life into what was once overlooked.
A Must-Read for Dreamers and Creators
In this book, readers will find:
A profound exploration of how life’s challenges can be catalysts for creativity.
Practical inspiration for pursuing dreams against all odds.
Breathtaking visuals of Jose’s one-of-a-kind kinetic masterpieces.
A motivational message about the miracles that faith and determination can manifest.
Art practitioner Willie Vergara describes Jose as a trailblazer in kinetic art, likening his influence to the monumental shifts introduced by the masters of oil painting. Jose’s life and work will not only inspire readers to dream without fear but also to see every setback as a setup for a transformative comeback.
Prepare to be amazed, uplifted, and motivated by this extraordinary tale of human ingenuity and divine intervention. One of the Most Expensive, Iconic and Kinetic Maps of Australia in the World is more than just a book—it’s a celebration of life, art, and the boundless potential within us all.
Amoloria's art is constructed, for the most part, from pieces of watches: their bands, clasps, faces, wheels, hairsprings, you name it, with the occasional addition of random odds and ends repurposed to enhance a particular piece. I have always been fascinated by "found art," where artists take random items, even litter, to create something better and meaningful again. Amoloria does this and more. As the title hints, "trash to treasure." Usually, these discarded and salvaged components have little value on their own, but in Amoloria's case, he has dipped into his valuable, highly-prized, and lifelong collection of watches and their spare parts, including antiques or tiny, handmade wonders, many embellished with real gemstones.
The largest work is a map of the continent of Australia, highlighting iconic places, features, or purposes of each individual state with small, amazing sculptures. Readers will enjoy not only the individual art pieces but also the collected whole, which is an eye-popping marvel. (And they'll learn stuff about Australia, too.) There's so much detail with intricate surprises lurking among the watch faces, nooks and crannies; I could have spent an entire evening just looking at it.
The photographs of his work are vivid and stark against their dark backgrounds; there's just not enough of them. To be fair, I don't know if there could ever be enough photos included to satisfy my desire to really see everything, and perhaps that could only be accomplished by seeing these items in person.
Amoloria's art came out of his grief over the loss of their only child, Mary Jo, and many of the pieces are a whimsical tribute to her memory. I loved how each featured sculpture's meaning was revealed, and its components and construction details were described. As part of talking about his creative journey, Amoloria reveals his life history and how he was impacted by his family, choices, and chance encounters that altered his life path. He has led a fascinating life, and his story is compelling. My only complaint is that the finished book I purchased could have used another pass by an editor to catch typos, missing words in sentences, and repetitive passages. There are duplicate paragraphs, one after the other, on the page describing "The Ghan."
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy art and memoirs.
Artwork fascinates me with descriptions. But when I started reading, I realized this wasn't a coincidence. His personal story touched my soul. We all can learn from there. Bless your heart. Thank you for writing this book.
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