A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN

Our lives are like trees. A tree goes through several stages in its life cycle as it grows, similar to a human being. Every leaf from a tree is like a dream, and when the leaves fall, dreams disappear. However, when the tree grows new leaves, life creates wonderful new opportunities.

N. Carlos J.'s solo activation "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" illustrates memories of chasing dreams, while growing up in Brooklyn, New York, in the late 80’s and early 90’s

A nostalgic time in NEW YORK CITY was exciting and romantic. Rent was relatively cheap, the blistering hot summers felt endless, and the streets were bustling with life, attitude, and creativity. Cell phones didn't exist, and people met up for the simple fact of doing nothing. What a time to be ALIVE!

Carlos introduces many mediums, one of which is heavy-body acrylic paint. His application of saturated hues tells the story of each piece, as he believes colors convey a strong feeling of emotion. The colors in the paintings in this exhibition were selected by his desire to emit a euphoric vibe created from his memories of a golden era.

Each subject matter's expressive figures were carefully chosen to share in the symbolicalness of growth and the everyday people who lived in this Golden Era, which produced many great culturally defining moments.

Events

6/1/2023

OPENING RECEPTION "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN"

6pm

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9pm

Industry City

Event Details

6/1/2023

OPENING RECEPTION "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN"

N. Carlos J. solo activation "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" illustrates memories of chasing dreams, while growing up in Brooklyn, New York, in t...

Event Details

6pm

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9pm

Industry City

6/17/2023

Artist Dialogue Activation with N. Carlos J.

3pm

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5pm

Industry City

Event Details

6/17/2023

Artist Dialogue Activation with N. Carlos J.

Oh YEAH … we taking y’all back down memory lane in a super

curated conversation…. WHERE BROOKLYN AT?

ARTIST DIALOGUE ACTIVATION

Moderator

CH...

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3pm

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5pm

Industry City

6/22/2023

STUDENT GALLERY VISIT with BOLD ART SOCIETY

12pm

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3pm

Industry City

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6/22/2023

STUDENT GALLERY VISIT with BOLD ART SOCIETY

Student tour of the gallery, the activation and have a sit down conversation with the curator. Curated by Frank Bold

12pm

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3pm

Industry City

6/24/2023

HIP HOP GROWS IN BROOKLYN

3pm

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5pm

Industry City

Event Details

6/24/2023

HIP HOP GROWS IN BROOKLYN

ART MEET UP with an ode to 50 years of Hip Hop. Curated and Hosted by Titianna Mack

3pm

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5pm

Industry City

N. CARLOS J.

BIO

N. Carlos J. is a painter, designer, and muralist who employs painting, illustration, and drawing elements within his works. With a degree in Fine Arts and a background in mural painting, his works ranges from smaller multiples to large-scale murals in public forums. He began his studies in fine arts at the High School of Art and Design and continued at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he received his BFA.

N. Carlos J.'s work explores our human emotions, the language of the soul, and the rebirth of our childlike state in adulthood. His work also sheds light on the subconscious conversations we, as humans, have behind the masks we wear. He disconnects the painted image from the common experience and perception of the viewer to enable the creation of new figurations and experiences. To create these complex images, he blurs the lines between the imposed disciplines of the art world, such as painting, illustration, and drawing, to disrupt the concepts of what is considered high and low-brow art.

Prior Exhibitions

- 2022 "Articulate" Mint Gallery,

Atlanta, GA, Group Show

- 2021 "Into the Light" Art in the Atrium Gallery, Morristown, NJ: Group Show

- 2020 "Open Confessional," 198 Allen Street Gallery, New York, NY, Group Show

- 2019 "Art in the Atrium" Art in the Atrium Gallery, Morristown, NJ: Group Show

- 2018 "Destroy Your Icons," 212 Arts Gallery,

New York, NY, Solo Show

- 2016 "Venissage de l'exposition," Eferya Gallery, Paris, France, Group Show

- 2016 "Leave Your Mark" Wix Gallery,

New York, NY, Solo Show

- 2016 "Salon Art 3F art fair, Porte de Versailles,

Paris, France, Group Show

- 2015 "21st Precinct Anniversary," Judith Charles Gallery, New York, NY, Group Show

- 2015 "The Beautiful Decay of Fear," Flat Fix Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, Group Show

- 2015, "Brooklyn is the Future," The Vazquez Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, Group Show

Professional Awards

- 2023 Artist Residency Award Winner: Hi-Arts NYC

- 2015 Artist Residency Award Winner: Ted Talks Bushwick

- 2015 Painting Category Gold Winner: Blouin Art Info/Art Forward/Past and Present

- 2015 The Spring Creative Coalitions Project Award Winner: Brooklyn Arts Council

N. CARLOS J.

N. CARLOS J.

A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN