Roberto Paradise

Posted by Fabio 16 July 2012

In this Olympic month, a cultural exchange of ideas has provided a platform for Roberto Paradise to highlight a cross section of its programme in London for the first time. A series of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other mixed media, brings together the work of; Jose Lerma, Hector Madera, Bubu Negrón, Jonathan Torres, Fernando Pintado, Chaveli Sifre, and Juni Figueroa.

Selected works in this exhibition include; Jose Lerma and Hector Madera’s oversized paper bust of Samuel Bernard – the son of a painter turned financial impresario of the 18th century – which sits claustrophobic and hemmed in between the ceiling and floor. Slightly obscured behind Lerna’s Samuel Bernard, Fernando Pintado’s paintings turn canvas into paper in a disarming attempt to translate the intimacy of a drawing into a large-scale work.

Radames ‘Juni’ Figueroa’s Capitan Veneno is a phantasmagorical portrait of Francesco Schettino – the infamous Italian captain who jumped off his sinking ship leaving guests and crew behind. A real anchor pulls the painting downwards and sits in front of it on the floor. A rudder and lifesaver look like undeserved medals on his chest.

Roberto Paradise
An exhibition from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Josh Lilley Gallery, 44-46 Riding House Street, London
13th July – 11th August 2012