Romano Johnson and Taj Matumbi: Gallery Conversation | Arts + Literature Laboratory | Madison Contemporary Arts Center

Romano Johnson and Taj Matumbi: Gallery Conversation

Romano Johnson and Taj Matumbi will present a gallery conversation in conjunction with Johnson's current exhibition at Arts + Literature Laboratory, Rainbow Spirit Angel, on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm. Admission is free. The program is co-presented by ArtWorking in Madison.

"Painting is something I've always liked doing. It makes me feel better. It makes me come up with ideas," Johnson explains in his exhibition artist statement, "When I draw and paint I'm always working for better ideas, blending colors, adding glitter, coming up with patterns. I need all of that canvas to communicate all of my ideas."

Johnson will discuss his work with Matumbi, an artist currently participating in the Bridge Work: Madison program through Arts + Literature Laboratory. 

Rainbow Spirit Angel will be on display through Saturday, June 24. Gallery hours Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday noon to 5pm.

Romano Johnson

Romano Johnson lived on the North side of Chicago until moving to Madison, Wisconsin at aged 12, which is when he started making art. “Mano,” as friends call him, works out of the non-profit studio in Madison called ArtWorking, Inc. His large, acrylic and glitter paintings are packed with pattern, color and musical rhythms creating an exuberance that matches his larger-than-life subject matter. Johnson’s complex compositions feature pop culture icons, political figures, racing cars and spaceships. (Source: Portrait Society Gallery)

"When I was a young kid in Chicago, I would draw 'cause I love it and I was good at it. It's what I like to do.

I like to draw cars, car parts, faces, hair, clothes. And when I draw and paint I'm always working for better ideas; blending colors, adding glitter, coming up with patterns... Read More

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Arts + Literature Laboratory is located at 111 S. Livingston Street #100, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703.

Our galleries are open Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday noon to 5pm, and other programs take place throughout the week. Please check the events calendar and education section for details.

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