Afro-Caribbean Series

The Afro-Caribbean Series reflects Rodez’s lifelong dialogue with heritage, memory, and transformation. Rooted in Contemporary Caribbean Figurative Expressionism, the works weave together Cuban folklore, African rhythms, and American influences into bold narratives of color and form.

Each canvas is distinguished by luminous palettes, graphic contours, and Rodez’s signature double-blue backgrounds, which symbolize both time and passage. The compositions recall the vibrancy of Caribbean stained glass and the intricate geometry of Panamanian molas. Folkloric traditions are reimagined through a modern pop-inspired lens, allowing the paintings to balance reverence for the past with an unmistakably contemporary edge.

Beyond their visual richness, these works operate as vessels of cultural memory and possibility. Hidden within, the enigmatic malangas unfurl their own symbolic language, reminding us that even within conflict and dysfunction, rhythm, magic, and harmony persist. The series invites viewers into a world where cultural history and imaginative vision converge, illuminating not only Caribbean identity but also the universal resilience of the human spirit.