For the artist of this week, I wanted to introduce you to a new artist who added another mural to Kansas City. In the last month of September is when Kansas City had there third annual SpraySeeMo Festival. The festival bills itself as the “largest-ever” painting exhibition, where the public can watch artists coat the walls of downtown buildings with creative imagery in real-time.
One of the artists that participated in this year’s SpraySeeMo was Ivan Rogue. Born December in 1991, Ivan J. Rouge is a visual artist from Miami, Florida. He was raised in the inner city of the infamous Carol City. Ivan has a passion centered on the concepts of birth, death and social struggles. He is influenced by both old masters such as Marcel Duchamp, Caravaggio, and Mark Rothko. Today he is also been influenced by Shepard Fairey, Antony Lister, and Tyope in his artwork.
Roque has accomplished many impressive achievements for his young age. Among these are working artistically with rapper Denzel Curry and being selected to collaborate with the major brands Beck’s, Seagram’s Gin and The Opium Group. He frequently showcases alongside established artists such as Stephen Gamson, David Detuna, John “CRASH” Matos, and many others. Additionally, Ivan was chosen to be a part of the acclaimed Pop Up Pianos Miami during Art Basel 2012 and Surfside commissioned one of his pieces for the town.
This young artist has had three gallery solo shows and has participated in numerous group shows. Ivan Roque’s first museum solo show will take place this summer at The Coral Springs Museum of Art. Roque’s pieces are increasingly in demand. His works are sold to collectors worldwide.
Roque’s art can be found in galleries in New York, Miami, and Dubai and in murals internationally. His work is truly innovative and something to follow. Ivan Roque is a true example of what can become of those who are “forever lost”.
The Artists of Kansas City 