Luis Emilio Romero is a Guatemalan artist based in Brooklyn, New York.
Luis engages with his indigenous Guatemalan ancestral roots by employing a meditative painting process. The history and ritual of indigenous weaving techniques add a complex spiritual and peaceful implication to his paintings. His process stems from studies on paper that evolve into abstract paintings that combine an array of delicate lines to explore rhythm and harmony, along with a highly considered palette. The laborious nature of his work ensures a tactile surface, which is further revealed when viewed in person. Interactions between the painted surface and light illuminate the physicality and movement of his compositions, highlighting lively and melodious structures of color, texture, and directional lines.
Photo: Deb Leal
