The ones you hear about the ones you don't. (detail)

By Ricky Romain 2018

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oil and news print om canvas (detail)

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'Some of the times I have cried' detail panel 3

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The Musicians who only play and sing for the drowning.

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'Some of the times I have cried' detail panel 3

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