User:Viajeroart

Adrian Roman is a mixed media artist focusing primarily on sculpture and drawing. His paths in life have been dedicated to the pursuit of simultaneously exposing himself to a wide range of learning experiences and cultures and sharing that information and knowledge with those he encounters. Exploring his search for identity and assimilation in the face of cultural differences and the impact it has in the reflection of a people.

Adrian Roman was born and raised in New York City and was surrounded by the creative and artistic influences of his family. In his early educational years, he received specialized lessons at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York and attended The Arts Students League of New York with his older brother. He studied art at New World School of Art in Miami, Florida and received his degree in Fine Arts as well as attending NYIT in New York City to study graphic design. Adrian is an emerging artist who has traveled throughout the Caribbean, Central America, Africa and numerous cities across the United States. Adrian is a member of the NARS foundation and has worked closely with organizations such as Semilla Arts Initiative in Philadelphia and Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora in New York. Adrian's work has been exhibited in several solo and group shows in Puerto Rico and the United States.

As an artist, he realizes the importance and impact that art has in the life of an individual and how he may facilitate education, change, and growth. His main objective is to get all people to identify with and appreciate the varied cultural traditions and lifestyles that exist within communities.

The name 'Viajero' evolved from a caricature into the philosophy of my work. I believe we are all travelers on a journey through life, a voyage of infinite possibilities. Through our travels, we stop briefly to meet, love and share encounters with one another; however precious, these moments are transient.

The term " Viajero" is a representation of our journeys and my purpose is to carry the consciousness of timeless being, in the midst of a time-bound experience. Family, culture, history, and LIFE are the inspirations of my work. These are the ingredients of my identity. Various types of wood are my current canvas of choice. The cracks, colors, textures, and "imperfections" of the wood help support the stories.

EDUCATION - 2001 New World School Of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration/Sculpture 2003 NYIT, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

SELECTED INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS - 2010 Art Whino Gallery - "This Side Of Paradise", National Harbor, MD 2008 "Hoja Prieto" - New York, NY 2008 "Cuando Era Niño" - Brooklyn, NY 2008 "Un Camino Familiar" - Brooklyn, NY 2008 Galeria Candela - "Raices" - San Juan, Puerto Rico

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS - 2010 Gallery House - "Recaliming Spaces", Brooklyn, NY 2010 Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora - "Life After Death", New York, NY 2010 NARS Foundation - "3rd Annual Open Studios" - Brooklyn, NY 2010 G40 Art Summit - "G40 Art Summit" - Arlington, VA 2009 Art Basel Miami - Art Whino Gallery - Miami, FL 2009 Art Whino - "Old Schoolin For The Children" - National Harbor, MD 2010 Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora - "Life After Death", New York, NY 2010 G40 Art Summit - "G40 Art Summit" - Arlington, VA 2009 Art Basel Miami - Art Whino Gallery - Miami, FL 2009 Art Whino - "Old Schoolin For The Children" - National Harbor, MD 2009 Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora - "La Junta", New York, NY 2009 Art For Change (Hope Garden) - "Hacia Afuera", New York, NY 2009 Art Whino - "Heavy Hitterz" - National Harbor, MD 2009 NARS Foundation - "2nd Annual Open Studios" - Brooklyn, NY 2008 Casa Hipodromo - "Hipodromo 610", Santurce, Puerto Rico 2008 CIRCA - Galeria Candela, Santurce, Puerto Rico 2008 NARS Foundation - "Annual Open Studios" - Brooklyn, NY 2006-2008 Sneaker Pimps USA - Worldwide Tour

BIBLIOGRAPHY - 2010 Latin Nation TV/American Latino - June 2010 The Art Trade - February 2010 Washington City Paprer - March 2010 Washington Post - March 2009 Latin Star Magazine - July 2008 A Great Day In Brooklyn - July

ORGANIZATIONS - Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute Art For Change Green Edge Collaborative NYC Semilla Arts Initiative NARS Foundation