Born and raised in L.A., Robert Vargas has played
a central role in the shaping of the revitalized DTLA art
scene thanks to his omnipresence on the streets, where
people line up to see his infamous drawing sessions.
Vargas' portraiture has garnered attention from Pop
Group Far East Movement, who performed alongside Vargas as
he painted a mural of them, and was featured on the cover of
LA Weekly’s “Best of LA/ People” 2011, following
numerous editorial coverage for his work. The city of
LA even showed some love by presenting him with two
recognitions in the past 6 months for his artistic
contributions to the city! Vargas is set to open a body of
new paintings and new works on paper for solo exhibition at
the JNA Gallery in Bergamot Station Art Center in Santa
Monica Summer 2013.
