Diego Branco Artwork "Space Cowboy Nolan"

Diego Branco — SOMSOC ART SHOW 2026 exhibited work.

Year: 2026 / Size: 297(H) × 210(W) mm (A4) / Material: Watercolor and acrylic markers on 290g watercolor paper
Edition: 1 / Signed: Yes

[Artwork Statement]

Space Cowboy Nolan

Every adventure starts with a little curiosity.

Somewhere in a galaxy far, far away, a little alien named Nolan grew up watching old cowboy movies on his space TV.

He didn’t know much about Earth, horses, or the Wild West, but he knew one thing for sure: he wanted to be a cowboy.

So, with a hat a little too big for his head, a pair of dusty boots, and a heart full of curiosity, Nolan set off across the universe to become the greatest space cowboy he could be.

Traveling from planet to planet, he explores strange worlds, meets unusual creatures, and occasionally gets himself into trouble. He doesn’t always know where he’s going or what he’s looking for, but that’s never stopped him before.

The funny thing is, Nolan still doesn’t really know what it means to be a cowboy. Is it about being brave? Helping strangers? Finding freedom? Or simply following the horizon to see what’s on the other side?

Maybe he’ll figure it out someday.

The Idea Behind Nolan

Space Cowboy Nolan was born from the curiosity and imagination we experience as children, when the world feels endless and every discovery can become an adventure. Inspired by the way we used to dream of becoming the characters we saw in movies and cartoons, Nolan represents that innocent desire to explore, pretend, and discover who we want to be. His journey is a celebration of childhood wonder, the excitement of the unknown, and the idea that we don’t need to have everything figured out to follow our dreams. Through Nolan, I wanted to capture a little piece of that adventurous spirit we sometimes leave behind as we grow older.

You don’t have to know where you’re going to have an adventure.

[SOMSOC ART SHOW 2026]
SOMSOC ART SHOW is an annual art event presented by SOMSOC GALLERY. This year’s theme is “One Artist, One Character,” with each artist condensing a character that represents their current style and worldview into one A4-sized work.