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Rossana Romero is a Colombian visual artist currently residing in New York. Her artistic practice revolves around deeply personal themes, encompassing elements of family, cultural history, migration, laws, environmental change and intimate aspects of her own life and relationships. Romero draws inspiration from renowned artists such as Wangechi Mutu, Beatriz Gonzales, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose works have significantly influenced her artistic vision. Through the mediums of oil paintings and paper mache sculptures, Rossana combines portraiture and landscapes to explore the rich narratives and folk tales of both South America and the United States combining Western European and Indigenous mythology. Her artistic process delves into the realms of surrealism and memory, weaving together elements of fantasy and reality. By intertwining her own narrative and identity within her artwork, Rossana invites viewers to embark on a journey that resonates with their own experiences and emotions. Rossana's evocative artwork not only reflects her personal exploration but also invites viewers to reflect upon their own lives and engage in a dialogue surrounding complex societal issues. Her contributions to the artistic landscape serve as a testament to the transformative power of art in challenging perspectives, sparking conversations, and fostering connections between diverse communities.
Rossana Romero weaves recurring symbols, landscapes, and the fluidity of bodies of water into both her paintings and sculptures. These symbols serve as a thread, connecting her diverse body of work and allowing viewers to anticipate and reference a cohesive narrative. At the heart of Rossana's artistic endeavors lies a passionate exploration of her personal culture and the intricacies of politics. Her creative process transcends mere artistic expression; it is a spiritual practice, an invitation for audiences to peer into her subterranean world and witness the offerings she presents to her guides and ancestors. Rossana's work takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey, employing symbols such as double-headed reptiles, twin felines, elusive shadows, graceful butterflies, and vibrant parrots, among others.Through her art, Rossana Romero extends an invitation, urging viewers to join her in confronting the erased history of the Americas. Her work serves as a conduit, bridging the divide between the past and the present, inviting contemplation and discourse. Ultimately, she believes that this collective exploration can illuminate the complex systems that shape our world and foster a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit. Rossana's art is a testament to the power of creativity, storytelling, and the relevance of history.
Collaborations
2024 Awake NY x Doc Martens Video Campaign Collaboration
2024 No Noise x HOKA Cultural Immersion Program Collaboration
2024 Paper Mache Workshop, LoudMouthBk, NY
2024 LAAMS x Puma Collaboration Pop Up, LAAMS on Orchard st, NY
2024 Paper Mache Workshop, Artists & Craftsman, NY
2024 Paper Mache Workshop, The Park Armory Ave, NY
Studies & Research
2024 - 2026 PhD Research Project for Alexandra Alvarez, Cognition, Behaviour, and Neuroscience Department, University of Vienna
Contributed two paintings as part of an interdisciplinary study exploring visual art's impact on cognition and emotional behavior.
2023 - 2024 Thesis Dissertation for Alexandra Alvarez, Master’s in Psychology of Art, Neuroaesthetics, and Creativity, Goldsmiths University of London
Contributed one painting to a research project investigating the intersection of art, neuroaesthetic experiences, and creativity.
Exhibitions
2024 Empowering Generations fundraiser, Glorias Foundation, SHEER, SIRA, hosted by Gloria Steinem
2024 Group Exhibition, The Super Show, Galeria Playera, Puerto Rico
2024 Solo Exhibition, Mourning A Love That Doesn’t Exist, Sabroso Projects, Arthop! Puerto Rico
2024 Group Exhibition, Into the Abyss, Embajada, Puerto Rico
2024 Group Exhibition, rent free in our head, Off East 6th St, New York,Curated by Claire Zehnith and Yuna Cabon
2024 Group Exhibition,Propagation; Suspended Roots Meditations on grafting, mourning & embodiment, Studio 9D, New York, curated by Rose Malenfant & Leah Huang
2024 Group Exhibition, ‘Junto’, The Arts Center at Governors Island
2024 Group Exhibition, ‘Unapologetically Here’, SHEER, The Hamptons Fine Art Fair
2024 Group Exhibition, ‘Rainforest Cafe’, Guerrero Gallery, Los Angeles, Curated by Higinio Martinez
2024 Group Exhibition, ‘La Rueda’, Sabroso Projects, Future Fair
2023 Group Exhibition, ‘Cálido’, Black Brick Project, Brooklyn NY, Curated by Antonio Del Valle Lago
2023 Group Exhibition, ‘The Holiday Show’, The Cyrus Collective, Bushwick NY
2023 Group Exhibition, ‘Group Shoe 3’, House of Seiko, San Francisco CA, Curated by Mario Ayala
2023 Group Exhibition, ‘Gravity Wonder’, Selenas Mountain, Rockaway Beach NY
2023 Group Exhibition, ‘Tronies’, Salmagundi Club New York Library, Curated by Dan Bunn, New York City NY
2022 Group exhibition, ‘En Vivo Y A Todo Color’, Eve Leibe Gallery, Curated by Antonio Del Valle Lago & Giorgio Ermes-Celin, London UK
2022 Solo exhibition, ‘Home Is Just An Idea In My Head’, PresaHouse Gallery, San Antonio TX
2022 Group exhibition, ‘Son de Allá y Son De Acá’, City of Albuquerque curated by Presa house Gallery, New Mexico
2022 Group exhibition, ‘This is not Surrealism’, Dinner Gallery, Curated by RegularNormal and Antonio Del Valle Lago, Chelsea, New York City
2022 Group exhibition, ‘Ahora’, Muzeo Museum & Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA
2022 Group exhibition, ‘Retrato’, Tlaloc Studios, Los Angeles CA
2022 Group exhibition, ’Transmutation’ The Gallery ATX, Austin TX
2020 Group exhibition, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe Louisiana
2020 Solo exhibition, ‘ No des Papaya’ The Gallery ATX, Austin TX
2018 Group exhibition, Interspace Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2017 Group exhibition, Boogiewoman, Los Angeles CA
2016 Group exhibition, The Gallery ATX, Austin TX
2016 Group exhibition, Haight Ashbury Gallery, San Francisco CA
2015 Site-specific installation, “God Particle”, San Francisco CA
Collections
Private Collections, Puerto Rico
Private Collections, Medellin Colombia
Private Collections, New York City NY
Private Collections, Houston TX
Private Collections, San Francisco CA
Private Collections, Los Angeles CA
Private Collections, Ripton, Vermont
Private Collections, Miami FL
Private Collections, Austin TX
Awards
MAF LA Creative Professionals Relief Fund 2022
Houston Arts Alliance Grant 2020
Artist Relief Grant 2020