Alejandro Cilento

Alejandro Cilento (Aleto) is an Argentine painter working primarily in oil on canvas. His work is rooted in a deep observation of the landscape, particularly the Patagonia and the Atlantic coast of Argentina.

Through light, atmosphere, and expressive brushwork, he seeks to capture not only what is seen, but what is felt in a fleeting moment. His paintings are influenced by Impressionism and Expressionism, evolving into a personal and contemporary visual language.

Each work invites a quiet pause — a space for contemplation, where the viewer can connect emotionally with the scene.

Education & Artistic Background

Fine Arts studies at the Escuela de Bellas Artes (3 years).
Academic training in drawing, comic art, caricature, and color theory with artist Luis Ordoñez (3 years).
Studies in Advertising Drawing and Visual Communication at Escuela de Dibujo Publicitario EMET N°5 Maipú (3 years).
More than 15 years of professional experience in graphic arts, design, image creation, retouching, and visual composition.
Oil painting studies under professor Antonio Mossecian (5 years).
Lived for several years in Villa La Angostura, Patagonia, where plein air painting became a fundamental part of my artistic practice and deepened my connection with nature and landscape.

Exhibitions & Collections

Exhibited in art galleries, private companies, hotels, and cultural venues throughout Buenos Aires and different regions of Argentina.
Participated in curated art displays and exhibitions in touristic and hospitality spaces across the country.
Artworks held in private collections in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the United States, and Canada.