Somos Rhode Island is an exhibition featuring 30 portraits, each telling the story of a Latino individual who broke new ground in their profession or made a historic first in Rhode Island. Together, these portraits highlight the lasting impact of Latino pioneers across the state.

While the portraits in Somos Rhode Island might look like prints or digitally produced art, each one is an original piece created by RILA artist René Gómez. Working in pointillism—a style that takes time and focus—Gómez reflects on the care and detail behind every story in this exhibit.