Oscar Villela - Contestant for Latin America
"I regularly get inspired by nature, landscapes, their colors, and the smiles on people's faces when they receive flowers." What a way to introduce World Cup Floral Art 2025 contestant Oscar Villela (EIAF). He's from Mexico, but will represent all of the Latin American region, a task he gladly takes upon his shoulders. Here's an introduction to a master floral designer who will bring to the stage some Latin panache with a minimalistic twist.
Art, Not Just Arrangement
Oscar’s path into floral design wasn’t a straight line, but it’s always been about more than just arranging flowers. He’s quick to remind you that floristry is not simply an occupation—it’s an art form. As he once put it in a local Sonoran interview: “Being a florist is more than a job, it’s a way of communicating beauty, emotion, and cultural identity.”
He finds his rhythm in nature. “Landscapes, the way colors shift in different places, and the expressions people make when they receive flowers—those things move me,” he says. His compositions reflect this: rooted in his surroundings, playful with texture, and open to interpretation.
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