New Viejo

An Eric Romero Art Exhibition

June 2022 thru July 2022

Born and raised under the New Mexican sun, Romero draws inspiration from the Land of Enchantment. His allegorical figurative paintings echo the Old Masters in technique and methodology. Catholicism, mythology and New Mexican social landscape have influenced his oil paintings to tell a story of history, culture and mysticism. Working in the medium of oil, he tirelessly and painstakingly pays close attention to detail within the paintings and often paints hidden symbology within the composition. As a self-taught artist, his paintings have a feeling of mannerism combining bold color with metaphorical imagery.

*Photo of Eric Romero by Andres Salazar Photography*

New Viejo: Artist Statement

“What starts as nostalgia soon becomes polluted into the existence of bittersweet recollection. Leaving only a sense of unreality and the possibility of a new understanding. "New Viejo'' is a visual representation of the internal and external influences that shapes a New Mexican existence.”

-Eric Romero

Secret Gallery’s artist interview with Eric Romero.

New Viejo: An Eric Romero art exhibition hosted at Secret Gallery featuring a collection of oil paintings, retablos, A.I generated pieces inspired by the exhibit and artists installation pieces. The exhibit also featured a secondary reception featuring a print release of the exhibits featured works.