For those familiar with the graffiti-style artwork synonymous with RETNA’s career, it comes as no surprise that Marquis Duriel Lewis (aka RETNA) has intrinsically transformed his craft from the very signature of canvas work that catapulted his artistic career.
Presented at The Goss-Michael Foundation in Dallas, this exhibition specifically titled under his full name, Marquis Duriel Lewis — showcases his recent paintings of abstract expressionism and portraiture both on canvas and paper. Lewis departs from graffiti and relinquishes his talent to paint with raw intensity, which transcends his vocabulary of calligraphy and continues his evolvement as a fine art artist.