Alfredo Romero’s "Vestiges of Our Times" establishes a dialogue between social memory and ephemeral architecture, reflecting on the traces of history left in his home country. His work is characterized by a keen interest in translating historical traces into contemporary narratives through innovative archeological techniques that aim to preserve memories of the past. Romero’s art reflects a constant creative quest that transcends boundaries and resonates with audiences on multiple levels.
BIOGRAPHY
Mexico-based artist Alfredo Romero is best known for his collection VESTIGES OF OUR TIMES, a project of artistic experimentation that sets the dialogue between social memory, ephemeral architecture, advertising signs and the passage of time.
He was born in 1974 in Barcelona, Spain, where he studied Fine Arts, Architecture and Art History. Throughout the years, he has held numerous conferences around the world, as well as classes of Interior Design, Window Dressing and Visual Arts. He has a keen interest in translating traces of history in relation with the present and future time. He is in a constant creative quest, without any limits or boundaries that has led him to become the recipient of multiple prestigious awards.
To this day, two books and four DOCUMENTARIES have been made about his creative process. Romero's artwork is currently exhibited in leading museums and art galleries in Europe, Asia, North America and South America.