TIO
ROMO

From oil paintings to charcoal drawings, there is one art above the rest that is loved by Roman Yepez—photography. The fourth of the 10 Yepez siblings, Roman has spent much of his life with a camera in hand. As a young adult, he documented his family on their weekend trips to downtown Chicago, in their home in Little Village, and on summer visits to La Haciendita. As he and his siblings began their own families, his love for photography continued, capturing birthdays, park gatherings, and life across borders. 

His passion has been shared with generations of his family, including his nephew GHY. His photo collection, and the archives they’ve both have created, inspired this exhibition.