Juliana Romano gave a talk at Marvelli Gallery for her first solo show. She is a painter’s painter, and uses historical paintings to navigate through the development and build up of the heavy drapery in contrast to the highly reductive facial features. I like this figuration, and am happy to see a nuanced return to portraiture with this Elizabeth Peyton-esque style.

Categories: New York - Chelsea • Tags: Juliana Roman, Marvelli Gallery