Devon Rodriguez 'Christmas At Radio City' Print Available

Artist: Devon Rodriguez
Title: Christmas At Radio City
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 17 x 22 Inches
Edition: TIMED
Prices: $199

*available until Noon EST on Sunday December 14th, 2025

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Devon Rodriguez is a celebrated contemporary artist and social media phenomenon, best known for his incredibly lifelike portraits of strangers encountered on the New York City subway. Born in the Bronx in 1996, Rodriguez refined his skills by attending the High School of Art and Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. His early life was marked by challenges, including periods of incarceration, which he cites as a pivotal time when his commitment to art solidified as a path forward.

Rodriguez's artistic style is defined by hyperrealism, capturing subtle expressions and the quiet, often overlooked moments of commuters. He approaches his subjects discreetly, sometimes taking a quick photograph before meticulously rendering their image using oil paint or charcoal. His work gained significant public recognition not only through gallery exhibits but also through a massive following on social media platforms like TikTok, where he shares the process of creating his art and gifting the finished portraits to his surprised subjects.

This digital presence has been revolutionary, transforming traditional portraiture into a viral phenomenon and allowing his work to reach millions who may not visit conventional art spaces. His poignant videos humanize the transient interactions of city life, earning him a place on Forbes’ "30 Under 30" list for Art & Style in 2022. Rodriguez continues to capture the diversity and quiet dignity of New Yorkers, solidifying his reputation as a modern master of urban realism.