On view @massimodecarlogallery until November 19 "From 9 to 5. To 9 to 6 is an insight into my nightlife these last couple of years. Late nights working in a retail store prepping its shipment for the next day. Late nights of dedicated hours to my art practice.⁣ Late nights of class work. Late nights of both good and bad moments. Thank you for all them long late nights. "⁣ - @johnrivasstudio ⁣ Pictured Above: From 9 to 5. To 9 to 6, 2022 ⁣ Mixed media, reflective tile, embroidery, beans, pearls, and black wire on canvas ⁣ 30 × 40 inches ⁣ ⁣ John Rivas (b. 1997, Newark, NJ) is a figurative painter whose narrative is guided by the stories of his ancestors and loved ones. As a first-generation American raised in Newark, New Jersey, Rivas’ artwork is enriched with tales of family members many of whom he’s met remotely or through photographs. He is concerned with the concepts of legacy, preserving the narratives of lost loved ones, and documenting his upbringing. Rivas’ paintings occupy space like sculpture, juxtaposing unexpected objects, many of which are sourced from his childhood, against one another. His brush strokes and rubs of charcoal are expressive marks that add to the visual collage. Each painting celebrates the Latinx concept of family and community through the lens of his Salvadoran roots. Head to the link in my bio to enter the exhibition space!