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Artist Portfolio
About Roly
Roly Fernandez was born in Cuba and exiled to Puerto Rico. In the mid-70s, he came to Miami, Florida with his family. Graduating from Miami South Ridge Senior High and concentrating on his love for automobiles, he became to be known as "Miami's Kustom King."
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His design genius was innovative but not tasteless – wild but not bizarre.
Many recall how quickly he moved up in the ranks of creative custom innovators. He established a name for himself in the industry and was closely scrutinized by the major leading automotive publications. His wild but street-worthy creations were sought after by periodicals that wished to feature his exclusive creations.
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After opening several custom shops in South Florida, and gaining national and international fame for his creations, he began producing and sponsoring car shows and was the producer for the lavish "World of Wheels", a yearly event in Miami.
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Unfortunately, on March 15, 1995, he was arrested and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. For someone that has never been in trouble with the law, his life changed completely, and it was a rude awakening.
It was there in prison, serving a life sentence when one day while meditating on his past and present, that he decided to start painting.
Since he had no access to vehicles, he switched to canvas and began to experiment with colors and materials. Before he knew it, he was creating one-of-a-kind abstracts.
Roly also began to realize how good he felt creating again through painting. It was this activity that allowed him to experience a sense of freedom while serving a life sentence in prison.
Now that he has regained his freedom, Roly wants to share his passion for art and continue to create.
Oil Paintings
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