Lola and The Obstacle

Paul Louis Villani

Lola and The Obstacle

This image is a finalist at the 2008 Kodak Salon at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Fitzroy.

I would like to thank everyone who attended this exhibition in Melbourne and for making it such a successful show! More importantly I’d like to thank the people who purchased the works, I hope you get much pleasure from viewing this work for many years to come! :D

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I would like to say what a privilege it is to be working with two incredibly talented souls that are Jessica Tremp and Michael Alesich.

Hearts at War
An exhibition by Paul Louis Villani based on a fictitious character created, developed and modelled by the beautiful and multi talented Jessica Tremp
The exhibition will also be featuring Michael Alesich

The ID badges that were given out on opening night…



were scooped up like hot cakes! A couple even made it to other states of this beautiful country… Here’s one that made it to Queensland, modelled by the gorgeous LittleHelen



Here’s one that made it down to Tasmania too…
Unfortunately Bob tried to take ths badge from Rhana Grffin ... not a wise move!!! :D
Thanks Rhana!!





Art Folders…

Entire Portfolio
Born From This Earth – Series
Hearts At War
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Architecture
Travel
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Transitional Industrial Utopian Series
Abstract
Models and Fashion Photography

Lola and The Obstacle belongs to the following groups:

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Lola and The Obstacle by Paul Louis Villani
  • Catherine Crimmins

    Catherine Crim...

    Fantastic!!!! this sooo looks like a scene out of a movie!!!!!!!

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    lovely imagery Paul… love the subjects..

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Catherine! :D

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks Matt! :D

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    Love this! and I love the name LOLA!!!

  • Jo O'Brien

    Jo O'Briencommunity ambassador

    You on fire Paul. Every image you upload is getting better and better. Love the narrative in this.

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    hehe, Lola, my alter ego…

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Wow Paul – this is awesome. I love this this character and the shot is so convincing and real – Well done

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness

    the comp and lighting highlighting michaels face, gun and jessicas arm is awesome.

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    WOW this is awesome Paul Amazing work once again.
    Brilliant

  • LocoCow

    LocoCow

    Another Fantastic Pose…

  • Jodi Tweed

    Jodi Tweed

    hey this is great work, nice to see something that goes BANG! at the begining of my viewing.

  • MissKristy

    MissKristy

    ((((((((Paul))))))))) not long now :) So excited for you!!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Instantly made me think Pulp Fiction. Very smooth.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    why is she looking over her shoulder…. great storytelling! Love this – so much impact!

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    Just like a movie Paul!!! Great :)

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp

    wow – I’ve wanted to do this on several occasions!!!! Great shot – yes, just like a movie scene.

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    Fantastic work everyone, all the best for the opening, will be there in spirit!!

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    Edgy mate…your stories are getting to be a novel….love it…

  • akustikstudio

    akustikstudio

    looking forward to the exhibition..

  • Darren Sharp

    Darren Sharp

    Great work Paul!!!

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    Fantatsic Paul.. Amazing work. Have a great opening

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Fabulous Paul

  • HeidiD

    HeidiD

    Awesome!!!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Go Paul!!! I’ll definitely have to get in there and check it out. Your work is really inspiring.

  • TRACY BAGNALL

    TRACY BAGNALL

    Fantastic, have a good one, wish I could be there.

  • gordontant

    gordontant

    Excellent depth to this, another part to the story. brillant

  • Kara Rountree

    Kara Rountree

    I like the coloring you have selected. The emotion is fantasic. Great image.

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    ell-oh-ell-aye LOLA! Cool.

  • Adrian Donoghue

    Adrian Donoghue

    Very dramatic Paul, I love how you use everyday settings to create eye-catching images.

  • Michael Alesich

    Michael Alesich

    Paul, will see you there.

    And firedrake, what about The Obstacle? I’m hurt. :P

  • Dan Cahill

    Dan Cahill

    Excellent

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    just perfect

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Whoa!
    I go to one meeting and look what happens! hehehe!!
    Thanks everyone, I’m truly appreciative of all your support! WhisperingRuth, Jo, Jessica, Julie, Marnie, Jeff, LocoCow, Jodi, Kristy, Lumineux, PaulVZ, StacyLee, Heather, Kitsmumma, Jewd, akoustikstudio, Darren, marcusejohn, Sharon, HeidiD, Whiriligig, tart57, Gordan, Kara, FireDrake, Adrian, Michael, Dan and Judith! :D

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    HAHA Sorry Michael, no song springs to mind when I hear the word ‘Obstacle’...see you tomorrow!

  • Daniel Rayfield

    Daniel Rayfieldcommunity host

    brilliant work and good luck with the gallery!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps 6point1! :D

  • Lawford

    Lawford

    Great image Paul. Inspired me to write a Flash Fiction story to go with it.
    Here

  • Lisa Defazio

    Lisa Defazio

    GOd yeah! Very Pulp fiction go PLV!

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Don’t shoot!!!!! Very cool PLV.

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffinvanilla slice maker

    YAY!!! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting so very patiently (so unlike me) for this!!!! Likely this will be the only image I get to comment on tonight so I better make it a goodun!

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    ..

    ..

    I F#@KING LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!

    (laughs) profound I know….

    You do realise that I am pouting now because I wont get a Hearts at War ID badge…. muttermutterbloodygrumblefreakingBassStrait

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    This is so cinematic, like some of my favourite films all in one still image.

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    so cool !

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very much Lawford (great read!), Andrew, Lisadee, Rhana (LOL! Very profound!), Darren and Muscular Teeth! :D

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Fantastic Paul,gee I hope she doesn’t shoot him.Wouldn’t want to see any blood around now would we.lol

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!! That’s right Noelene! ...and if she shoots him where would the story go? Hmmmm, shouldn’t give away to many clues now should I? LOL!!
    Thanks heaps Noelene! :D

  • Arcangelina

    Arcangelina

    Hi Paul,
    firstly let me congratulate you on such fabulous photography.
    The images encapsulate excitement and drama. Well done.
    I am so looking forward to being there tomorrow night. I might be one of the lucky ones to get
    a “Hearts at War” ID Badge. Sounds like it should be a great success. Wishing you all the best.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Hey! Thanks so much Arcangelina! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night! I hope you get there early to get an ID Badge!! :D

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    paul – great shot! Jessica what a character you have carved out with the black wig! works brilliantly!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very much Suzanne! :D

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1

    WOW!!

    thats all i got

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    ...and that’s plenty mate! Thanks LostBoy1 :D

  • Ellie Winds

    Ellie Winds

    i love this. now THAT tells a story! well done! perfectly framed and great tones. wonderful expressions. brilliant.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly Megan! :D

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen

    Nice work Paul….he looks shit scared…good! ;p

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Thanks Helen! :D

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    fantastic work, paul! excellently done.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Kurt! :D

  • Oli Johnson

    Oli Johnson

    great shot. very striking image!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very much Oli! :D

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Gritty….and raw. Good luck with the showing mate!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Birgitta! :D

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Reminds me of a Quentin Terentino movie, love it!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly for the generous comparison Kcranmer! :D

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Great shot! It has everything, composition, story, lighting, sexy people in an exciting situation. Cool work.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Helen! :D

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare

    Strange, strong, I love this!!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    great composition, super depth, tones etc etc… marvelous!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly Catalin and Andy! :D

  • Benjamin Young

    Benjamin Young

    Wow…. What impact.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Benjamin! :D

  • Craig 'has a nice' Dick

    Craig 'has a n...

    The whole series looks amazing, you should tour the UK with it so I can go haha!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!! I wish!
    Thanks heaps Craig! :D

  • VisionaryImagist

    VisionaryImagist

    love this theme with Lola

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Joey! :D

  • Nanmarie

    Nanmarie

    Lola, Lola, Lola! Never take your eye of the target! Great ‘shot’

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Nancy! :D

  • Colin Tobin

    Colin Tobin

    This series has a real cinematic style that I love.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Colin! :D

  • legi0n

    legi0n

    it has a very cine-80’s feel. Or, dirty like something Oliver Stone would do. Great setup. Great Capture.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks very much legi0n! :D

  • justloveme21

    justloveme21

    Such a strong phot….I love how you captured their emotions ….just look at their faces! Lov it….

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps justloveme21! :D

  • Jonathon Horner

    Jonathon Horner

    I feel inspired to write about this image. A kind of Run Lola Run meets Baise Moi meets Thelma and Louise type of story. This image is amazing

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Hey thanks Jonathon!! :D

  • AMHERN0525

    AMHERN0525

    great shot….i feel like i’m watching a movie

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very much AMHERN0525! :D

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    This so very COOL!! Like a still from a Tarentino movie – but better! I believe the terminology is YOU ROCK!!!!!

  • popescucalin

    popescucalin

    very good!movie cover!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps David and popescucalin! :D

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    It’s just a like a movie Paul! I hope you make one one day :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you StacyLee, that’s very kind of you! :D

  • mahalolove

    mahalolove

    THIS IS VERY HOT YET VERY SCARY.. NICE WORK

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Thanks so much mahalolove! :D

  • angie4202008

    angie4202008

    i love this it’s awesome

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps angie4202008! :D

  • ladyb

    ladyb

    Amazing!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you ladyb! :D

  • bigrock88

    bigrock88

    Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl…. the song suits the image Paul

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps bigrock88! :D

  • Shannon Rene' Justice

    Shannon Rene' ...

    yes! shoot him! shoot him! lol, this is badass!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!! Thanks so much hahpistuff! :D

  • jianina

    jianina

    Ooh Shit….watch out now!...this is F@t seen the rest of your work! Congrats to you on this..really!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    You are very kind! Thank you Jianina! :D

  • Leith Matson

    Leith Matson

    Is that Uma….....nice work

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Who needs Uma when we’ve got Jessica! :D Thanks heaps Leith!

  • Dave Hiskey

    Dave Hiskey

    Yea.. I like this..great image..

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much davehiskey! :D

  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    how superb !! super cool .. very cool

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly frumphood! :D

  • HOOK STUDIO

    HOOK STUDIO

    Did she kill him???
    Cheers SH.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    No!! She allowed him to live so that there can be another series!! :D Thanks Steve!

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    hi again paul et al…...this is more than a dm good shot and a sexy wig!!!

    this is an amazing series of characters and story lines…wow guys all of you!!! exceptional talent and skill went into all this and the results are here on this page !!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very much Suzanne! :D

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    BRILLIANT but that guy is having a bad day. LOL..

  • L K Southward

    L K Southward

    very powerful image- in a great series too, you must have had an interesting exhibition! =)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Mia1 and LK Southward! :D

  • savosave

    savosave

    yes i know some woman like this!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Thanks savosave! :D

  • karma monero

    karma monero

    powerful

  • Patrick Steen

    Patrick Steen

    Great image. Straight out of a blockbuster.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Karma and Patrick! :D

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    really a great series – nothing much to add

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly andreasphoto! :D

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton

    Wow! So dynamic. Awesome work!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very much Paul! :D

  • ladyb

    ladyb

    stunning

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps ladyb! :D

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Excellent …!!
    Saw it yesterday :)

  • dyanera

    dyanera

    Amazing! Looks like a film! I loooovee it!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very kindly Caroline and dyanera! :D

  • RSart

    RSart

    welldone. this reminds me of the natural born killers

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps RSart! :D

  • Laurie McClave

    Laurie McClave

    Fantastic Series! great shots all, (no pun intended) I like the Obstacle!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Oh yes, all the girls love The Obstacle! ;p!
    Thanks so much Laurie! :D

  • CherryDarling

    CherryDarling

    perfect!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps CherryDarling! :D

  • JaneAParis

    JaneAParis

    I love it, this is my life! I totally relate. Great work! Why is it, that the bedroom can be made into a battle zone? It seems it shouldn’t be that way, should it? But sadly sometimes it comes to that, and it tends to destroy everything. Make love not war! I am your fan. Smiles from Jane:-)

  • Paul Louis Vil... replied

    What a beautiful and soulful comment! Thanks so much JaneAParis! :D

  • Gerijuliaj

    Gerijuliaj

    ....a little belated, but well done! Love your work PLV!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Gerijuliaj! :D

  • DouglasBlack

    DouglasBlack

    this shot reminds me of Pulp Fiction. must be the hair cut, brilliant..

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps DouglasBlack! :D

  • bellenuit

    bellenuit

    damn, you’re good.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Damn, you’re nice!

  • Ben Herman

    Ben Herman

    great narrative, intriguing the looks on the subjects faces, nice composition.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Ben! :D

  • Miss Lizzy D.  Vine

    Miss Lizzy D. ...

    Absolutely love the depth of the “Lola” pieces. LOVE EM”!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Miss Lizzy! :D

  • Nuh Sarche
  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps NuhSarche! :D

  • Vlad Savin

    Vlad Savin

    Fantastic. I saw this on a BSG invitation a while ago. So, you’re the perpetrator. Congrats!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!! Thanks so much Vlad! :D

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    So cool and congratulations!

  • Stellaim

    Stellaim

    oh wow, you have the bestest folio

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Laurie and you are very kind Stallaim! :D

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    Fantastic image

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much David! :D

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey

    Dramatic composition, very nice work!!

  • highflying

    highflying

    Indeed: dramatic!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Biswajit and highflying! :D

  • whiterussian

    whiterussian

    Incredible series.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps whiterussian! :D

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker


    Featured

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you David! :D

  • Specular

    Specular

    Great shot, very film like :) well done

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Specular! :D

  • James Godber

    James Godber

    Sometimes you think to yourself, “the stuff I post is nice, but this is real ART”. Your work is fabulous.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Wow, thanks so much for that very generous comment James! :D

  • sketchesofcoop

    sketchesofcoop

    fantastic picture. It deserves all the accolades it gets!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly sketchesofcoop! :D

  • Chris Jorgensen

    Chris Jorgensen

    Nice shot, you make a lot of nice photos. Well done

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Chris! :D

  • Ambur Rockell

    Ambur Rockell

    I rather enjoy this ;D

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Ambur! :D

  • Ghelly

    Ghelly

    I want to join the chain of compliments to your work, AWESOME!!!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Too kind! Thank you Ghelly! :D

  • madworld

    madworld

    Did he forget to bring the milk home?? :P

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    ...and the bread!! ;p
    Thanks madworld!

  • Jasmine Moston

    Jasmine Moston

    Great shot.

  • Jayca

    Jayca

    I really, REALLY like this one. :)

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps JAsmine and Jayca! :D

  • ShadowDancer

    ShadowDancer

    of course this is a totally awesome female power inspiring shot… LOVE it! i also want to say that i loved your interview with LittleHelen, and so glad she pointed me in your direction. You have great style and i look forward to perusing through your portfolio.

  • Danny  Cross

    Danny Cross

    i like this!!! I think girls with guns are sexy, HOWEVER, you gotta draw the line somewhere, lol…

  • talidepablos

    talidepablos

    Great cinematic work! very well composed and full of mystery, the light is just awesome

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly ShadowDancer, Danny and talidepablos! :D

  • Lorena Lo

    Lorena Lo

    Hey Kid!! Cuidado con Lola!! .........Fantastic!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you Lorena! :D

  • crazygramps

    crazygramps

    sexy, powerful..it completely draws you in. very awesome.. its as if they put uma thurman in john travolta’s spot in pulp fiction :D

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps crazygramps! :D

  • Emmahleee

    Emmahleee

    Wonderful. this is perfectly awesome

  • talidepablos

    talidepablos

    Superb!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Emmahleee and talidepablos! :D

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