PARIOTISM REVISITED
Art Exhibition through July 6, 2015
The Great Project Art Gallery
820 NE 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
"I thought it was timely for people to question their patriotism," artist says.
"As a first-generation American from an immigrant family, it's very important for us to remain respectful," he said. "Some people forget that their ancestors got here the same way."- R.Barrero
Sun Sentinel
"I thought it was timely for people to question their patriotism," artist says.
Artist inspired by — and grateful for — the political asylum and citizenship granted to his family
Rolando Chang Barrero was born and raised in Miami, the son of Cuban immigrants who arrived in the United States in the early 1960s.
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The artist and founder of the Boynton Beach Arts District and the Rolando Chang Barrero Fine Art Gallery in Lake Worth said he remains inspired by — and grateful for — the political asylum and citizenship granted to his family.
Barrero began painting a flag series referencing patriotism in the United States, Cuba and other countries about two years ago, in response to what he has perceived as anti-American sentiment.
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If you go
What: "Patriotism Revisited" art exhibit
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Where: The Great Project Art Gallery, 820 NE Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Admission: Free
Information: Facebook.com/TheGreatProjectJLT, 786-521-1199
