Rising Stars: Meet George Rosaly

Today we’d like to introduce you to George Rosaly.

Hi George, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Where do I begin? It’s really been a good journey! I started off as a school teacher and worked my way up to being an Assistant Principal. As I was working my way up the education ladder, I thought to myself, “Have I really lived my best life?” Did I accomplish all my dreams? These questions stuck in my head and I knew I wanted to experience something different, so I moved to Los Angeles to find out for myself. As soon as I arrived in LaLa Land, I had a vision for myself that I would do great things. Quickly as I arrived, many things started moving for me. I received an opportunity in Hollywood to perform for “The Pink Floyd Ensemble,” as well as perform for the “Museum of Ice Cream,” and also get involved in short films. In all honesty, I just wanted to live the California dream and live my life freely and experience something different.

After two years living in Los Angeles, I decided to move to San Francisco which is completely different from LA. My professional career took off as I worked for the tech industry there, which prepared me for what my present is today. I always had a passion for graphic design as a teenager and SF really sparked that for me. I worked every day practicing my craft to be the best graphic designer. After living in San Francisco for about a year and a half, I was ready to move back to Los Angeles to continue following my dreams. I moved into Koreatown where I was substituting as a teacher and doing auditions for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and The New York Film Academy and of course creating art. I knew I wanted to be an artist and share my creative craft with the world. I wanted more for myself and I wouldn’t give up until I got it.

After two years of hard work and dedication, I started working in New York City, which allowed me to teach and create artwork for the MoCADA Museum in Brooklyn. Soon after, I started creating art and marketing for Sony Music and Verizon as well. These opportunities definitely boosted my confidence to create more art and finally open my gallery in Los Angeles.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
A little something I would love to share, is that my art is definitely an expression of me. I try to pride myself that everyone who visits the gallery will find a work of art that really connects with them. The gallery isn’t just a place of selling art but a helping tool for the community to bring their gifts into action. I have learned along the way that reaching success isn’t the easiest path and I look back and think, “Why did I do this?” These past experiences had sacrifices to endure. I want the world to know that my art gallery is a place of hope, determination, and love. It’s a place where dreams come true. I want to empower people to enhance their living spaces with culture and lifestyle arts with artwork ideas, museum work, and inspiration.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My art is definitely an expression of me and I try to pride myself that everyone who visits the gallery will find a work of art that connects with them. The gallery isn’t just a place of selling art but a helping tool for the community to bring their gifts into action. I have learned along the way that reaching success isn’t the easiest path and I look back and think, “Why did I do this?” These past experiences had sacrifices to endure. I want the world to know that my art gallery is a place of hope, determination, and love. It’s a place that dreams come true. I want to empower people to enhance their living spaces with culture and lifestyle arts with artwork ideas, museum work, and inspiration.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I feel that the graphic design and art industry are definitely blowing up and the industry is saturated. It’s important to always keep learning to improve in your craft. Being an artist or graphic designer will also have more deviation into more contractor work than actually a position in many companies. Many graphic design platforms also have been developed and there is so much to choose from. In about 5-10 years, graphic design will also be more complex and more advanced and many will build from there. It’s important to set yourself apart and find the right places that can put your name out there. Like trends, they always change and new ideas are always going to be developed, it’s about staying true to yourself and keeping yourself updated and grounded that will flow with any trend.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.grartgalleryla.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgerosalyart/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009420273006
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GRArtGalleryLA