Stephen Spartana holds numerous Certificates, art related, among them; a B.F.A. in Photography Major - Maryland Institute College of Art, 1983, which launched a 40-year career as a commercial and fine art photographer. Spartana’s artwork explores different perspectives of relationship between time and space in the natural world, venturing at times to create dreamlike fantasy images rather than realistic. He develops a combination of digital and analogue photographic films reproduced onto a mix of mediums, including metal, paper, and various fabrics. This technique enables him to layer multiple images resembling the practice of painters using brushes and paint palettes. His artwork focuses on revealing the hidden beauty that surrounds us and inviting viewers to appreciate our spectacular and fragile planet. Collaborating with Strati Collection and designs, some of his elegant works are produced on luxurious silk scarves available for purchasing and Limited Editions as well. Mr. Spartana has received a host of Awards in numerous international exhibitions. To name a few: The Gold Medal and Juror’s Pick Fine Arts in TIFA 2024, Gold Medal Budapest international Awards, 1st Place Award at Tokyo International Foto Awards, numerable Honorable Mention and Bronze Awards. His distinctive work is housed in private collections, and he was invited to participate in the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale and is a participant in XV Florence biennale 2025. Originated from US and relocating in Portugal will be a starting point to broaden and inspire Mr. Spartana’s artistic horizons and culture richness. US/Portugal.