Marcus Jahmal: Born To Break at Will Shott

"Acclaimed artist Marcus Jahmal unveils Born to Break, a dynamic mixed-media

exhibition that defies convention and embraces the ethos of punk culture.

Featuring paintings, ceramics, assemblage, and precious metal jewelry, Jahmal

dramatically expands his practice with three new sculptural mediums.

At its core, Born to Break is an artistic manifesto-an assertion that to be an

artist is to break the mold, reject expectations, and embrace imperfection. The

exhibition is charged with raw energy, resistance, and the spirit of reinvention.

Jahmal's signature motifs-skulls, bulldogs, and fire hydrants-make a striking

appearance, reinforcing themes of urban grit and personal mythology.

Religious iconography weaves subtly through the show, though not in the

traditional sense. For Jahmal, creation itself is an act of devotion, an almost

spiritual compulsion to disrupt and rebuild. The exhibition's setting in Chinatown,

a neighborhood he's spent many years in growing up in NY, adds another layer

of personal significance, paying homage to the streets and culture that have

shaped his artistic vision."

- Will Shott

 

17 Pike Street

On view March 28, 2024 - May 18, 2024

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