Summer Archives: "Codes and Cosmos" Exhibition Review by Tom Stock

Karina Matheus is the abstraction expressionist artist currently exhibited in the J2X Gallery at Jack Jack’s Coffee House. The paintings will be on view this summer.

Although many artists try to depict the Big Bang and evolution of the Universe, Karina was there. She saw it first hand and rushed to her studio to paint representations of her experience. She uses paint, brushes, and canvas materials and lets her arm do what it wants.

What it wants is to do is follow her momentum, her unconscious messages and impulses. Presto! tThe cosmos is all its magnificent beauty and chaos.

There are a variety of sizes to break down the universe into smaller parts of the story; planets, mon, starts, sun. These are all there covered by a space wind that blurs everything. Her brush knows where to go. She obeys her instincts and achieves a bond with universal forces. These paintings demand on of your large, white walls.

-Tom Stock, tstock39[at]gmail.com. (June 2019).

Unity art show opens 3/4/2023

For Immediate Release:

Local Collective Launches Art Exhibit Celebrating UnITy in COmmunity Coffee House Gallery

Start Creates and J2X Gallery launch the UNITY Art Show at Jack Jack’s Coffee House. 

The UnITy Show reveals eight paintings prepared by a crew of 24 collaborative artists. All uniquely skilled, these craftspeople trusted one another and brought us eight exceptional artworks. Building on Start Creates’ ‘IT’ Projects, the UnITy show is the latest prompt which supports people’s creativity and showcases the talent and expression of humanity and wellness (startcreativearts.com). This is the first time we can see a show like this where the multi-media collaborative paintings represent trust and solidarity.  Expect the gallery reception at 6pm on March 4th, 2023 to be a powerful reveal of how we can be unified even in separate spaces. Join artists, families and friends to celebrate the imagination and effort within each painting. Artwork proceeds will be donated between RAINN, The JED Foundation, and START: Creative Arts Therapy Services.

What People Are Saying…

“Partnering with J2X Gallery and Jacks Jack’s Coffee House aligns with our goals to establish community spaces that celebrate the use of creativity for healing, acceptance, and hope.” - Dina Palma, Founder and Director, Start Creative Arts. Each canvas goes to three artists,

“A few days before the hand-off (to the second artist). . . I was self-conscious. . . (and realized) If my group has faith in my creative liberties…why should I not do the same” - Kristen G, Artist in the UnITy Art Show (@kay.gee.art)

MEET THE ARTISTS:

Visit the Unity Show at Jack Jack’s Coffee House starting March 4th, 2023 until June 2023. Join us for the opening reception and celebrate the artists, Saturday, March 4th from 6 - 8pm. Jack Jack’s Coffee House and gallery hours are 7am - 5pm, 7 days/ week. Follow @startcreativearts, @startcreates, @j2xgallery, and @jackjackscoffee for additional information. 

Jack Jack’s Coffee House, 223 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702. 631-885-3722. www.jackjackscoffeehouse.com 

Start Creates www.startcreates.com

Reception:  Saturday, March 4th, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.

Gallery hours:  7 am to 5 pm 7 days/week

Exhibition continues until June 2023.