A Subtext of Context and Roy Wiemann

In this exhibition, Wiemann present a series of artworks that reflect very private recollections in a discreet way, inserting text into the artwork as part of the image to associate it with the original experience. These words, pulled from personal notes, emails, journals and literature are made visible in his art through a number of ways such as silkscreen, collage or hand written on the surface. As this textual aspect of Wiemann’s art has developed in to more of a focus, he intentionally conceals parts of these words to draw the viewer in to the work; not only to make sense of these seemingly obscure passages but also to have them open up about themselves while exploring and interpreting the art. As early as I can recall, I have used my art as away of visually speaking about significant personal experiences. Whether detailing the emotional aspects of a specific relationship or situation, my painting shave provided an ideal way to voice these very private recollections in a discreet way. I credit the painters, Howard Hodgkin, Louise Nevelson, Gerhard Richter, Sean Scully, Antoni Tapies and Cy Twombly as being inspirational to my work as an artist. And of course, I must include, Jim Couper, my undergraduate painting professor at Florida International University as having a tremendous influence on my life as a painter.

As a young student joining his FIU sponsored trips to New York City where we toured the private studios of his artist acquaintances as well as the galleries and museums, it revealed a world and potential future I would not have known possible without his guidance. And lastly, I wish to dedicate this exhibition to my dear love and life partner, mi alma, Anita Soto whose brilliance, joy and beauty left us far too soon.

On view: Pompano Beach Cultural Center First and Second Floor Halls - October 8, 2021 - January 5, 2022