Sabroso! is excited to announce a new solo exhibition I Want What I Already Have by Larissa De Jesús Negrón on view at Future Fair (Booth R9) in New York City from May 7-10 at Chelsea Industrial on 535 W 28th St. In this poignant series, Larissa De Jesús Negrón delves into the concept of returning—to Puerto Rico, to memory, and to self. Through her masterful oil paintings, she explores themes of identity, longing, and the subtle truths we often overlook. Drawing inspiration from the dreamlike worlds of Henri Rousseau, Salvador Dalí and Louise Bourgeois.
This marks De Jesús Negrón’s first solo exhibition since returning to Puerto Rico after spending nine years in New York City. Her work grapples with the tension of yearning for a home she has always had but could only truly appreciate after being away for nearly a decade. This exhibition becomes a homecoming of sorts—a deeply personal yet complicated journey of relearning and reconnecting with her roots.
This work is a powerful reflection of the socio-political landscape of Puerto Rico, capturing the island’s ongoing economic instability, frequent blackouts, and the undercurrents of daily life marked by fragility and resilience. The challenges of living in such a place and the tensions created by real-life events are subtly woven into her art, creating a juxtaposition with Puerto Rico’s ability to help one slow down and catch a breath, and an environment that’s conducive to healing through nature.
Andrea Sofía Matos, Director of Development at Sabroso! comments “Larissa’s work has always been a vessel for her immediate reality. When she was in New York she produced a body of work fueled by nostalgia and a deep remembrance of home. Now, her reflection has changed. She is in the space she used to yearn for, which comes with its own set of challenges—relearning to live at the pace of the archipelago. This body of work is a reaction to life as she is navigating it now.”
De Jesús Negrón’s work celebrates the richness of Puerto Rican landscapes, rhythms, and cultural nuances, while reflecting on the process of relearning and reconnecting with her roots. It becomes a reflection on attachment, letting go of the familiar, and the transformation that comes with returning home. Central to her artistic practice is an exploration of sustainable ways to create, facing the fears of production while emphasizing introspection and observation over the finality of a piece. Her art speaks to the universality of identity, attachment, and renewal, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with place and self while acknowledging the delicate balance between personal and collective histories.
