b. 1991
Dion Rosina’s (b.1991) practice is rooted in archival image research, which he translated onto the canvas using traditional painterly techniques. By manipulating and pulling together found visuals from disparate sources, ranging from strange stories, representation of unexplained phenomena, mythologies, and significant figures in history, Rosina explores ways of forging unexpected and surprising new narratives. In his paintings, light and darkness are at play, often accentuating stark contrasts within images or obscuring them to the point where the figures are barely recognisable. Through this process of juxtaposition of clashing imagery, the artist leaves the viewer confronted with an endless sea of possibilities, where each story can take a different turn according to whomever is looking.