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This page serves as a visual archive intended for research purposes on both historical and contemporary visual artists and digital designers. Visitors can also access this information on www.raishadjglover.org or the Raishad J Glover Social Media Page. Thank you for exploring and enjoy your viewing experience.

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Well.. it's about that time to reflect and share. Please feel free to stop by @701cca for my last 2 days of Open Studio within the gallery space during my Artist in Residence. The Gallery // Studio will be open this Sunday and Monday from 5pm-7pm. Br
Well.. it's about that time to reflect and share. Please feel free to stop by @701cca for my last 2 days of Open Studio within the gallery space during my Artist in Residence. The Gallery // Studio will be open this Sunday and Monday from 5pm-7pm. Bring a friend and hope to see you in the space. -Shad
I rarely make sculptures however here is my new piece I made @701cca residencey from wood, pine straw and plastic wrap. (Finished today. Not titled yet)
I rarely make sculptures however here is my new piece I made @701cca residencey from wood, pine straw and plastic wrap. (Finished today. Not titled yet)
Fabulous day today at @701cca with guest and friends at my residence workshop “Botanical Collage Making”
Fabulous day today at @701cca with guest and friends at my residence workshop “Botanical Collage Making”
Great turnout at the @701cca  artist talk, thank you 🙏🏾 everyone for your support. Photo taken by @cellyt00. Hope to see you at the workshop this Sunday.
Great turnout at the @701cca artist talk, thank you 🙏🏾 everyone for your support. Photo taken by @cellyt00. Hope to see you at the workshop this Sunday.
Yesterday, Midlands Technical College visited @701cca AIR at Raishad J Glover studio with Artist/Professor @artlyfepero
Yesterday, Midlands Technical College visited @701cca AIR at Raishad J Glover studio with Artist/Professor @artlyfepero
At @701cca AIR meeting with @ananse.nancy strategizing for the 701 artist talk that will be at 701 in the gallery/studio 07/17/25 7:00pm with the crew @ormondscatering and @drohi71
At @701cca AIR meeting with @ananse.nancy strategizing for the 701 artist talk that will be at 701 in the gallery/studio 07/17/25 7:00pm with the crew @ormondscatering and @drohi71
Being productive at @701cca with my crew Muhammad Hossain and T
Being productive at @701cca with my crew Muhammad Hossain and T
New Summer Studio at @701cca Artist in Residence for the month of July. Thank you 🙏🏾 Director @tabithaott and the 701 team for helping me get settled in 🌱
New Summer Studio at @701cca Artist in Residence for the month of July. Thank you 🙏🏾 Director @tabithaott and the 701 team for helping me get settled in 🌱
Unboxing video of RJG Studio Signature Kicks.
Went to visit the Titan Arum flower today at Smith College Botanic Garden to see it blossom + took some photos of my upcoming series.
Went to visit the Titan Arum flower today at Smith College Botanic Garden to see it blossom + took some photos of my upcoming series.
Painting the studio and reorganizing is now finish 😊
Painting the studio and reorganizing is now finish 😊
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RJG Studio's: Walls almost finish being painting in the studio. Next, cleanup time and retouching.
RJG Studio's: Walls almost finish being painting in the studio. Next, cleanup time and retouching.
Tracking lights put up for the studio..
Tracking lights put up for the studio..
“Geo Spec: Cultural Introspection Wealth” exhibit at Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College Jan 2024

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“Geo Spec: Cultural Introspection Wealth” exhibit at Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College Jan 2024 @taber_gallery
Overdrive #3 artist talk and exhibition at CUNY Graduate Center Manhattan
Overdrive #3 artist talk and exhibition at CUNY Graduate Center Manhattan
🌱RJG Studio’s , live feed video still..🌱
🌱RJG Studio’s , live feed video still..🌱
Kiyomi and I playing improv on the harmonica 🌱
Revision 2: Artist Statement Spring 25'
Revision 2: Artist Statement Spring 25'

Visual Artist: Raul de Lara

August 22, 2024

via: lara

Notes:

Raul de Lara is an emerging artist known for his sculptural works that explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience through an often surreal and imaginative lens. His use of organic materials, such as wood, alongside bold, playful forms gives his sculptures a distinctive character that blurs the line between the familiar and the fantastical. De Lara's work is deeply rooted in personal and cultural narratives, often referencing his Mexican heritage. This blend of cultural storytelling with contemporary techniques allows him to create pieces that feel both intimate and universal. His sculptures frequently embody a sense of movement and fluidity, which is particularly striking given the solidity of the materials he uses.

One of the most compelling aspects of De Lara’s work is his ability to infuse humor and a sense of playfulness while tackling serious themes. His sculptures often incorporate anthropomorphic elements, exaggerating human and animal forms in a way that is both whimsical and thought-provoking. This duality—balancing humor with deeper existential questions—is one of De Lara’s strengths as an artist. However, while his playful approach is refreshing, there are moments where the whimsy may overshadow the more nuanced commentary embedded in his work. This can occasionally result in a tension where the visual appeal of the sculptures risks being the primary takeaway, leaving the thematic exploration somewhat underdeveloped.

In critique, while Raul de Lara's craftsmanship and creative vision are undoubtedly impressive, his work can sometimes feel more style-focused than substance-driven. The artist’s reliance on visual quirks and exaggerated forms could be seen as limiting in terms of long-term thematic evolution. As he continues to develop his practice, it will be interesting to see whether he leans more into the conceptual depth hinted at in his current body of work or if the aesthetic components continue to dominate. Despite this, his ability to evoke strong emotional and sensory reactions in the viewer is a clear testament to his talent, marking him as an artist to watch in the contemporary art scene.

- RJG

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