Meet Marcello Pope (Rosie Lee)

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• Interview with Marcello Pope(Rosie Lee) 36, Dallas, TX

Going back to school this Fall was not (really)easy at all. Fortunately, Brazos Gallery hosted a stylish Art Exhibition to put me in a good mood this semester. From August 25th to September 12, was presented Dandy Fresh , by Marcello Pope. I loved it!!!

My personal review is coming (yay) but meanwhile, it was a pleasure to discover the artist and have few words from him

Let's Meet Marcello Pope A.K.A Rosie Lee.

• C: Who is the artist behind Dandy Fresh?

• MP: I am Marcello Pope( Rosie Lee) , 36. I’m a creative. My mantra is “draw from inspiration, paint with purpose, faith is my canvas”

  
  
  
  • C: What inspired this exhibition “ Dandy Fresh”?
   MP: A book titled “Maske” by Phyllis Galembo and information I found on the dandy men in the Congo.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • C: What are the goal and motivation of this exhibition?
  • MP: Create dialogue about symbolism and identity through the meanings behind mask from different communities throughout the African diaspora and the French influenced suits worn by the dandies.
  
  
  • C: What’s your favorite piece of work that you have created?
  MP:  I created a drawing made with oil pastels titled “struggle” a profile view of a blackman it was a reflection of my state of mind. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of the work but on the flip side a really close friend purchased the piece.
  
  
  • C: What are you working on at the moment?
  MP: The second installmant of the series Dandy Fresh
  
  
  • C: What are your goals for the future, both work wise and life?
  MP: Very simple to stay hungry and make the most of the time I have in life. I want my life to be art.
  
  
  • C: What are you doing when you’re not creating?
  MP: I enjoy fashion, culture and music so constantly watching performances and searching for inspiration from other artists I admire
  
  
  • C: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  MP: If I had to go back to school I would major in fashion or interior design.
  • C: Do you have any favorite blogs you read?
   MP: Art of Nonconformity
  
  
  • C: Where else do you sell your work?
   MP: On a street corner near you
  
  
  • Where else can we find you?
  MP: www.rosieleeart.com
  • C: What else should we know about you and your work?
  
  
  MP: The best is yet to come. I will one day be famous not for fame but to be an inspiration for faces that look like me and have a similar background and upbringing. The work like my life is a work in progress and as long as I can breathe there will be an opportunity to progress.
  
  
  • C: Do you have any tips or inspiring words for others?
  MP: Replace fear with faith, take what others say with a grain of salt, and keep it simple people make life more complicated than it needs to be, listen to heart and God…..also scream F**k the world and do what you love.
  
  
  • C: Do you admire any artists / photographers?
  MP: The list could go on but I will just name a few: Alexa Meade, Vhils, Alexander McQueen, Gordon Parks, Basquiat, Keith Haring, and many many more
  
  
  • What is your favorite?
  Color: Grey and black because it is the color that is most hated on in the world
  Animal: English Bulldog affectionately known as Nacho
  Season: Fall, you can wear whatever and dress like the 80’s
  Movie: Malcom X by Spike Lee….stay revolutionary
  Book:  the Bible most influential book in history