A Blve Rose

“Face-to-Face” a solo exhibition of works by Riverside based artist J. Carino is having its opening reception this Saturday, April 29 from 6 to 9 PM.

“Face-to-Face” is a selection from a series of portraits of q***r men from all over the world, drawn since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Initially, the drawings were created through one-on-one virtual sessions over FaceTime and Skype, or through q***r virtual drawing groups. As pandemic restrictions eased, the sessions were finally in person: face-to-face. Some are strangers, some are friends of the artist, and some became friends through the virtual portrait sessions. Drawing a portrait is all about a sense of connection with the subject, and during a time when we were all separated, the intimacy of these moments became even more important.

J. Carino (b. 1988, Colorado) is a Riverside, California-based artist whose work explores ideas of q***rness, identity, sensuality, and nature. His work has been exhibited internationally including solo shows at Auxier/Kline (New York) and Monti8 (Italy), and numerous group shows that include BEERS: London (UK) and Sow & Tailor (Los Angeles). He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design.

“Face-to-Face” will be available to view at A Blve Rose April 29 through May 27, 2023.
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