I found Edward Del Rosario’s work in an old art magazine a little while back and subsequently fell in love with his work. During our interview we talked about his post post-colonial style, some of his favorite artists and his goals for the future.

Edward Del Rosario is from St. Louis, Missouri and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He received his BFA in Painting from the University of Kansas and his MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design. His work often explores themes relating to the struggle of the modern world.

How do you come up with the components in your work?

I do a lot of editing and rearranging of the composition. It is sort of similar to writing a story, except that I don’t know how the story ends or begins. It’s as if I insert myself in the middle of some narrative.

How do you draw from your own experiences in your art?

I often describe my experience as post post-colonial. My work could be described the same way.

When did you know that painting is what you want to do with your life?

I would describe myself as a visual artist who happens to paint a lot.

Who are some of your favorite artists?

I’m a big fan on 19th century French academic painters; Bouguereau and Gerome. And also the Bay Area figurative artists; Joan Mitchell, Raymond Pettibon, Shahzia Sikander. In general, I think I’m attracted to artists who have a crisp sense of color and line.

What plans do you have for your future work?

Edward’s work can be found at edwarddelrosario.com or on his instagram  @edelrosario_studio