INFORMATION
Aldo 'Valgorth' Requena is an artist from Argentina whose work delves into themes of cosmic dread, surrealism, death, and the human condition. His art combines traditional and digital techniques, resulting in haunting contemporary images that deconstruct reality.
Valgorth began his career in 2003 and has since worked in painting, illustration, photography, digital media, and writing. His work has been published worldwide in mediums such as albums, books, events, posters, advertising, and film. Notable works include the artwork and texts for the Necronomicon book used in the Argentine movie “Necronomicon” (2017) and the series of paintings titled “Limbo Reflections from The Void,” presented at the Vortex Exhibition in Portugal (2021). Requena has also composed a large body of work that takes Lovecraft’s cosmic darkness and nihilism to great lengths, portraying a sinister and hostile view towards humanity.
In addition to creating personal art, Valgorth also works in the music, publishing, and entertainment industries through Hammerblaze, his creative firm established in 2008.
Aldo Requena is currently collaborating with Swedish musician Lars Broddesson, formerly of Marduk and now with Hild and Funeral Mist, on a new project called ‘Visions of a Dark Heritage.’ This project involves creating a series of paintings and writings that correspond to the songs and Valkyries on Hild’s debut album, ValFreiya.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
2018 - Oct 5
Instituto de las Culturas Brown, Buenos Aires
2017 - Dec 6
The Roxy Live, Niceto Vega 5542, Buenos Aires