I was invited to check out this exhibit with a friend a while back and wasn’t sure what to expect at this exhibit but upon my entry I was very impressed to see the work of Adrian Daniel Roman. This artist possesses a raw talent of art making. Roman’s art at this exhibit consist of mostly wood, charcoal and graphite, but not just charcoal on regular canvas wood, some of it was dye-cut wood which makes his art much more appealing and respected. Various types of wood are used, these cracks, colors, textures, and “imperfections” of the wood help support his visions.
Roman aka “Viajero” is a young Puerto Rican artist born and raised in New York City, Viajero means “traveler” in Spanish. Roman has this philosophy that we are all travelers on a journey through life, a voyage of infinite possibilities, which is something we are partake in from men and women laborers, grandparents, children and dreamers. Through our travels we stop briefly to meet, love and share encounters with one another, but however precious, these moments are transient.
Family, culture, history, and LIFE are the inspirations of Viajero’s work. These are the ingredients he uses to create masterpieces of his identity.
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