JUL 26—SEP 13, 2024
JCAL
161-04 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY
Photos: Anthony Artis
Press: Maya Pontone, HYPERALLERGIC 2024
Artists: Anthony Newton, Cameron St. Clair, Carlos Mateu, Catalina Baselli, Charlie Pastelle, Edgar Moza, Giancarlo Vargas, Gilly Lugo, Ingrid Mathurin, Irene Fernandez, Lisa Wilde, Sasha Lynn Roberts, Steven Luna, Teri Gandy-Richardson
An Afro-LatinX Mixtape is a spirited group exhibition showcasing the African American and Latine experience through musical genres that carry on the traditions and essence of the diasporic journey, rooted inevitably to the African continent. The show, presented by Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning from July 26 to September 13, celebrates and highlights the themes and voices of pioneering genres and musicians who orbit across oceans, generations, and have influenced global culture despite marginalization and economic inequalities. These works, speaking on contemporary and ancestral imagery, are interpreted by emerging and established visual artists who embody the diasporic experience and multicultural lineage of New York City through painting, sculpture, collage, and videography.
An Afro-LatinX Mixtape is a spirited group exhibition showcasing the African American and Latine experience through musical genres that carry on the traditions and essence of the diasporic journey, rooted inevitably to the African continent. The show, presented by Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning from July 26 to September 13, celebrates and highlights the themes and voices of pioneering genres and musicians who orbit across oceans, generations, and have influenced global culture despite marginalization and economic inequalities. These works, speaking on contemporary and ancestral imagery, are interpreted by emerging and established visual artists who embody the diasporic experience and multicultural lineage of New York City through painting, sculpture, collage, and videography.
JUL 11—AUG 1, 2024
REVOLVING STORE
293 Church St. NY, NY
Photos by: Jaime Marrero
Artists: Mentel-Traffic, MC Hewlett, J131, Chihiro Ito, Roycer, My Life In Yellow, Pat Barrientos, Dark Reconstructions, Renda Writer, Kalcium Fortified, Qieer Wang, Brendan T McNally, TJHOSPODAR
Kinetic Scripts is group exhibition of 13 painters explore the intimate thoughts and reactions between text and abstract motions; which cause readers to respond to phonetic forms placed in front of them. Through similar and polarizing patterns, viewers are consumed to engage in personal dialogues in contemplation - creating a personal zine to flip through in your mind. The showcase, presented by 0h10m1ke and Adrian Bermeo at Revolving Store, ultimately speaks to the fluid nature of how we read artworks to ourselves, where words and abstractions coalesce to form unique and internalized stories.
Kinetic Scripts is group exhibition of 13 painters explore the intimate thoughts and reactions between text and abstract motions; which cause readers to respond to phonetic forms placed in front of them. Through similar and polarizing patterns, viewers are consumed to engage in personal dialogues in contemplation - creating a personal zine to flip through in your mind. The showcase, presented by 0h10m1ke and Adrian Bermeo at Revolving Store, ultimately speaks to the fluid nature of how we read artworks to ourselves, where words and abstractions coalesce to form unique and internalized stories.
AUG 26—SEP 16, 2022
ASTOR PLACE HAIRSTYLIST
2 ASTOR PL. NY, NY
2 ASTOR PL. NY, NY
Photos by: Jaime Marrero
Artists: Indie 184, Rene le Rude, Kurt Boone, GREATBOXERS, Ian Cinco, Robert Blanco, Adrian Bermeo, Simon Cooper, J. Eric Cook, Michael Saviello, I Am Artt, JKOS Art, Natasha Oliveras, Fluidtoons, Akiva Listman
As a statement of praise and promise to the Big Apple, multiple NYC based artists combine narratives towards an overall declaration as to what is Unique about New York City; which is ultimately ‘a sexy box of crayons’ as curator Adrian Bermeo phrases. Unique New York, exhibits 15 artists including owner/manager Micheal Saviello in part of a labyrinth in an underground barbershop staple at the iconic Astor Place Hairstylists.
As a statement of praise and promise to the Big Apple, multiple NYC based artists combine narratives towards an overall declaration as to what is Unique about New York City; which is ultimately ‘a sexy box of crayons’ as curator Adrian Bermeo phrases. Unique New York, exhibits 15 artists including owner/manager Micheal Saviello in part of a labyrinth in an underground barbershop staple at the iconic Astor Place Hairstylists.
MAY 7—21, 2022
LOCAL PROJECT ART SPACE
1127 44th Rd. Queens, NY
photos by: Dave Jeffers
Artists: Cavier, Bree Chapin
Imperfections, curated by Adrian Bermeo, is a duo exhibition featuring artists Bree Chapin and Cavier at Local Project Art Space in Queens, New York, from May 7–21, 2022. Examining the relationship between art, mental health, and personal healing, the exhibition brought together large-scale abstract paintings and monochromatic portraits to address emotional struggles, substance abuse, and unresolved trauma. In response to the social conditions that followed 2020, Imperfections opened a dialogue around therapy, self-reflection, and the role of creative expression in confronting personal challenges. The exhibition emphasized art-making as a means of processing lived experience, finding joy, and creating positive change within ourselves and our communities. The exhibition was made possible with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Imperfections, curated by Adrian Bermeo, is a duo exhibition featuring artists Bree Chapin and Cavier at Local Project Art Space in Queens, New York, from May 7–21, 2022. Examining the relationship between art, mental health, and personal healing, the exhibition brought together large-scale abstract paintings and monochromatic portraits to address emotional struggles, substance abuse, and unresolved trauma. In response to the social conditions that followed 2020, Imperfections opened a dialogue around therapy, self-reflection, and the role of creative expression in confronting personal challenges. The exhibition emphasized art-making as a means of processing lived experience, finding joy, and creating positive change within ourselves and our communities. The exhibition was made possible with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Poetry reading by Leon Williams