Roman Serra’s repertoire of imagery is wide ranging, incorporating naturalistic and geometric motifs. His work provokes an emotional and psychological effect on the viewer. To compose his images, Serra incorporates different physical techniques that leave unique marks. He is known for setting canvases ablaze and using his breath to draw with paint. His work makes reference to the urban landscape, pulsating with natural tones. The experience is an image that seemingly defies its’ environment. “I want my work to be an experience unfolding over time..” Serra was born in Detroit, MI. Currently he resides in Chicago, IL.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA-2008
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts MFA-2011
Roman has been awarded several significant corporate commissions
2016 - Placement Accomplishments
Zidan Management - Somerset Place in Chicago. ( 9 pieces total)
Managed Way - Troy, MI (16 pieces total)
Undisclosed Financial Institution Corporate Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Exhibitions
2016 -March Scope Art Fair NY - 639 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
2016 May Art Busan - BEXCO, 55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48060, Korea
Solo Exhibition 2016 May Prak-sis Contemporary Art Association - 16 W. Ontario Chicago, IL 60613
2012 Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finalist
2010 Effen Vodka Artist Chicago Purchase Prize Winner