The College of Architecture and Design proudly presents:

Simultaneous sol0 exhibitions by Ryan Roa and Glen G. Guarino

Both exhibitions will open with a reception on Thursday, March 4 (5-9pm) in the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) Gallery. The gallery is located on the 2nd floor of Weston Hall of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) campus, in Newark, NJ. Open regularly Monday thru Friday (9am-4pm) until the exhibition closes on April 9th. For more information, call 973-596-3080.

Standing on the Corner- Ryan Roa

Ryan Roa is interested in the circular relationship that objects (as occupiers of space) and images (as representations of space) maintain. His artwork consists of still images, moving images, objects and installations that utilize scale, symbol, space and interactivity. The concepts behind Roa’s work stem directly from life experience and focus intently on those aspects of his surroundings which appear to be in flux.

Born of Irish-Columbian decent, Roa grew up in northern NJ. He has worked as a teacher, stockbroker, carpenter, and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, serving for one year in the Iraq war. He studied painting at the University of Arizona, art education and sculpture at SUNY New Paltz and received a MFA in Combined Media from Hunter College. Roa has exhibited at the Jersey City Museum, Bronx Museum, Neversink Valley Area Museum, School of Visual Arts, Oakland University, Artspace in Raleigh, NC and Rush Arts, NYC. He has participated in residency programs at the Bronx Museum, Gallery Aferro, and Pace University. Roa is currently based in the New York area. For more information, go to: www.ryanroa.com.

Functional Forms- Glen G. Guarino

Guarino creates his work by primarily using fine and antique hand tools rather than machinery. This intimacy with tools and wood allows him to create pieces that impart serenity and calm, reflecting the inherent grace and strength of various local and exotic woods including Walnut, Wenge, Curly Shedua, and Ebonized Sapele. His table designs often incorporate glass, while mirror designs sometimes include black cord to introduce variations in texture. These designs are unique from each other and have hand-rubbed finishes.

For nearly 30 years, Guarino’s work has been frequently exhibited in juried gallery exhibits and has been published in Fine Woodworking Magazine, NJ Savvy Living Magazine, and in “500 Tables” published in 2009 by Lark Books among many others. He holds a Master of Studio Art Degree with High Honors from Kean University and is currently an Adjunct Professor at William Patterson University Fine Arts Department. For more information, go to www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com.