Previously, he combined his artistic and yoga careers to write and direct a DVD that hit #1 on Amazon.com.

He is now writing THE YOGA OF BELLE, the story of how–despite being described in the New York Times as a “legendary yoga master”–no one has taught him more about life and spirituality than his chocolate lab Belle.

After a sold out show of his visual art in NYC, an 8 page magazine profile, and a short documentary portrait by An Films, in April 2010 Vilga was honored as the first Los Angeles emerging artist chosen by the KiptonART Foundation for a studio event. CLICK to see video from this exciting event; pieces still available for purchase can be seen ONLINE.

This December, Vilga’s painting/performance piece was the finale of the Duo Multicultural Art Center’s Holiday Happening. His new video documents this unique event of creating a canvas in real time.

With his consistent themes of transformation, spirituality, and forgiveness, MIRACLE IN RWANDA, the play he directed and co-created with performer Leslie Lewis Sword, is currently touring the world. With more than 150 performances over 5 continents, the show has earned rave reviews and won numerous awards.

He is a Yale graduate.