By Frank Romero

Medium: Serigraph
Year: 2008
Image Size: 20 x 53 inches

Frank Romero’s Going to the Olympics is a vibrant serigraph that celebrates both Los Angeles culture and the spirit of the Olympic Games. With his signature bold palette and playful style, Romero fills the composition with colorful cars cruising beneath rows of palm trees, each topped with radiant hearts. Above, iconic imagery—from galloping horses to a blimp—evokes festivity, speed, and spectacle. The work radiates energy, joy, and movement, reflecting both the car-centered life of Southern California and the excitement that surrounded the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a landmark moment for the city and its communities.