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Artist's Statement:

As an artist I always seek to communicate with the masses through my physical manifestations of thoughts. My art speaks of the troubles in people today, the battle within between impulse and logic, love and lust, destruction and creation, spirituality and the physical plane.

Artist Bio:

Born in 1982, Miami, Nicholas F. Romero (of Argentine descent) initially expressed his talent through vandalism on the surrounding walls of his home. His aunt’s books also fell victim to the unrelenting urge to express his self; he was just 2 years old. From there on he began expanding his talents in school starting with Art Club in the second grade, R.R. Moton Magnet School for the Arts in 6th grade, Southwood Middle School for the Arts (7th - 9th), and finally Design & Architecture Senior High.

While in the 9th grade Nicholas managed to attain 2 awards for one dry-point etching. The first was the Scholastics Gold Key (first place amongst many throughout the entire of Florida), and the second was the Scholastics Silver Key (second place nationally). He's also managed to be awarded for photographs taken in Middle School (R.R. Moton), exposed at the Miami-Dade county fair.

During middle school Nicholas managed to succeed in starting a Skaters’ T-shirt Company, Hazard, with the loving support from his father. The company had great success, landing a section with up to 9 designs in the renowned Team Paradise catalog, and being sold in skate shops throughout Miami (Fritz skate shop, and Skate 2000). They (Team Paradise) even had a small biography on the young artist. The company came to a crash when they received an order whose demand was more than they could afford.

After high school, he decided to try an alternative to College and study the hazardous roads of life. Along the way he stumbled upon many different experiences where he was able to tune his talent. Some of these experiences included working as a graphic designer at Hybrid Impressions for a year in Miami, then a move to Los Angeles where he worked as a face painter in Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, caricature artist in Studios, Hollywood CA, then landing a tattoo apprenticeship at Kaydens Creations in Hollywood CA.

Three years after a back-and-forth relationship with Los Angeles, Nicholas is back home in Miami where he is working diligently on his focus as “just an artist”. Since his return, he’s fortunately (through help with friends and family) booked several live painting events, art exhibitions, and managed a collaborative art gallery with Alex Yanes and 53 (Alternate Art Space). He’s also attained publicity through El Nuevo Herald, Deco Drive, Cool Junkie, Closer Magazine, and Hugo Boss by winning a design contest and being selected as one of the 100 top designs for a book.

Guaranteed, there will be more to come soon.

-House Party- paid to spray paint walls live (Miami, FL, 2000)

-FIU- live painting (graham center, live w/Andrew Sansac, Miami, FL, 2005)

-Sweat Records- live painting (music store in Miami, FL, 2005)

-SOHO Lounge/Spiderpussy- live painting (club in Miami, FL, 2005)

-Nocturnal- live painting (club in downtown, Miami, FL, 2005)

-The Orpheum- live painting (Dresden Dolls concert, on stage w/The Red Paintings, Los Angeles, CA 2006)

-PS-14/State of The Art/Spiderpussy- live painting (lounge/bar/club in Miami, FL). Nicholas was mentioned in a article (titled: Noches Bohemias en PS-14) about PS-14 in El Nuevo Herald (Galeria, Viernes 04-05-07).

-Miami's 111th Birthday- collaborated with artist Eva Ruiz in a live painting. (Brickell Area, FL, 2007)

-Butter Art Gallery- exhibition (Coconut Grove, FL, 2007-currently)

-Kayden Creations' Bunnies On The Boulevard Art Show- exhibition (Hollywood, CA, 2007)

-Jazid Lounge- live painting (lounge/bar/club in South Beach, FL, 2007)

-Miami's Vision: 5 year celebration with mayor Manny Diaz- exhibition ( Dolores Restaurant Lounge, Miami, FL, 2007)

-Up Against The Wall Grand Opening-live painting/exhibition (store in Dadeland Mall Miami, FL 2007)

-Unbreak Miami @ PS14- live painting/exhibition ( Miami, FL, 2007)

-Style Wars, Stoli Hotel @ Ice House Palace- fashion battle between artists and designers ( Miami, FL, 2008 )

-Heart, Art With A Purpose (silent auction benefiting a women's shelter)-live painting (Fellowship Church, Miami, FL, 2008)

-Viernes Culturales-art exhibition (Little Havana's Cultural Community Center, Miami, FL, 2008)

-Langerado Music Festival-painted live (Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, FL, 2008)

-Alternate Art Space-art exhibition, member (3015 Grand Ave. suite 235, Coconut Grove, FL, 2008)-currently active

-Indie Hip Hop Festival @ The White Room-painted live (1306 N. Miami Ave, Downtown Miami, FL, 2008)

-Miami's 112th Birthday- painted live. (Brickell Area, FL, 2008)

-Mightier Than The Sword - exhibition (Moshi Moshi, 7244 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 2008)

-The Big Sleep - painted live (PS14, 28 NE 14st., Downtown Miami, FL, 2008)

-Culture Couture - exhibition (Alt Space Art Gallery, 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL, 2008)

-Metamorphosis - exhibition and curator (Alt Space Art Gallery, 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL, 2008)

-The News - painted live (The News, 5580 NE 4th Court, Miami, FL, 2008)

-Unbreak - exhibition (PS14, Basel After-party, Miami, Fl, 2008)

-Under The Bridge - exhibition (under bridge by Soho Lounge, Basel, Miami, FL, 2008)

-The Hustle Collective - exhibition (Marlin Hotel, Basel After-party, South Beach, FL, 2008)

-XXX - painted live (Transit Lounge, Downtown Miami, FL, 2008)

-Women With Wings - exhibition (Kayden Creations, Hollywood Ca, 2008)

-Friday Artwalks @ Coral Gables - painted live & exhibition (Uva Lounge/Restaurant, Coral Gables, FL 2009)

-Sharing Knowledge With The Kids @ Lamar Louise Curry Middle School - discussed experiences and views on art (Miami, FL 2009)

-In The Bizz Mondays @ The Standard - painted live (The Standard Spa/Hotel, Miami Beach, FL 2009)

-The Black Valentine's Art Show - exhibition (Metropolis Building, Miami, FL 2009)

-Fe'Brew'Ary Music and Art Festival - painted live (The 2am Warehouse, Miami, FL 2009)

-Art Octagon - digital exhibition (Ultra Music Festival, Downtown Miami, FL 2009)

-Spring Showcase - exhibition (Rasa Productions, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2009)

-Smoked - exhibition (Cynergi, Wynwood Arts District, FL 2009)

-Transit Lounge - exhibition/live painting w/ Eva Ruiz(Transit Lounge, Brickell FL 2009)

-Life Celebration Music Festival - live painting (Hialeah, FL 2009)

-Future Classic Music Festival - exhibition (Soho Studios, Wynwood Arts District, FL 2009)

Contacts:
Cell | 305.926.1223 Email | nfromero@gmail.com