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VROOM...VROOM (summer group exhibition)
June 20 – July 25, 2026







An exhibition centered on collective consciousness and the romanticized mythology of the automobile. It’s almost too easy to reach for the familiar emotions tied to a first car ride; freedom, romance, the anticipation of a first kiss, the promise of new beginnings. We think of late-night drives, cruising with friends, discovering new destinations, quiet moments of family bonding, long stretches of road accompanied by ball games on the radio or the soundtrack of a favorite song. These memories feel universal, as if they belong not just to individuals, but to a shared cultural archive.

Originally conceived as a practical invention simply a means of getting from point A to point B, the automobile quickly transcended its utility. It became a space of reflection, escape, and projection. The act of driving, of sitting behind the wheel while in motion, offers a paradoxical blend of control and release. Over time, this experience has embedded itself deeply into our collective memory, shaping how we understand movement, independence, and even identity.

Within the art world, the car appears with striking frequency. It often takes on simplified, almost naive forms, boxy, reductive, symbolic, yet when seen together, these representations create a kind of visual harmony. The repetition of the automobile across artists and practices speaks to its enduring presence as both object and idea.

This exhibition explores the car not merely as a physical form, but as a vehicle for escapism. It examines how the automobile continues to surface in contemporary work as a conduit for nostalgia, longing, and imagined freedom, an enduring symbol of where we’ve been, and where we believe we might still go.







TIME ISN'T AFTER US

John Vitale solo exhibition



Categorizing an artist is something we are constantly asked to do, as though creativity can be neatly contained within a label. Yet in a world where our visual and mental pace is propelled forward at blinding speed, that task feels increasingly inadequate. We are inundated with distractions, shaped by real-time influences, and pulled in countless directions at once. Technology, for better or worse, has turned many of us into “weekend warriors” of attention, engaged, reactive, and often overstimulated.

For an abstract painter like John Vitale, however, the act of creation exists beyond that noise. His pursuit is constant, grounded, and deeply personal. While many artists spend years searching for a distinct voice, Vitale has not only discovered his, but continues to refine and challenge it. His signature techniques and exceptional palettes feel both deliberate and instinctive, striking a balance that is difficult to achieve.

His compositions carry a musicality that is impossible to ignore. Shapes and layers collide and harmonize like sharp, electrified guitar notes or the fluid improvisation of a saxophone solo. There is rhythm embedded in every mark, movement that dances across the surface, and in turn, invites the viewer into that dance. The energy is not chaotic, but orchestrated; not overwhelming, but immersive.

What makes Vitale’s work particularly compelling is this duality. While his paintings pulse with motion and vitality, they simultaneously evoke a sense of calm and reassurance. There is a tranquility within the complexity, a quiet confidence that unfolds the longer one spends with the work. Like a familiar friend, his abstractions offer both excitement and comfort, inviting repeated encounters without ever feeling exhausted.

In this way, Vitale resists easy categorization. His work exists not as a fixed identity, but as an evolving language. One that continues to push forward while remaining deeply grounded in its own sense of clarity and purpose.

We are pleased to announce John’s debut solo New York solo exhibition, TIME ISN'T AFTER US. Opening May 2nd through June 6th, 2026.

For inquires please email us at info@courttree.com










Isolina Minjeong’s work reflects an artist unafraid of risk, fully committed to expanding the possibilities of contemporary ceramic practice. Drawing from the layered histories of her Korean and Peruvian heritage, she challenges modern cultural narratives while honoring tradition, creating pieces that feel both deeply rooted and strikingly current. To know Isolina is to encounter a force of determination, an artist whose strength and conviction eclipse expectation. Her sculptures carry a palpable physicality, at once sensorial and resolute, pushing the material to its limits. The technical demands alone where the threat of breakage during firing far exceeds the norm, underscore the boldness of her approach. What emerges is the work of a true master, one who has not only honed her craft but also articulated a distinct voice that resonates powerfully within her generation.

Red Earth Love Song features raw terracotta sculptures inspired by funerary traditions in ancient Korea and Peru. The works explore protection, inheritance, and continuity through red earth.

Court Tree Collective presents a solo booth by Isolina Minjeong at Future Fair, NYC.

FUTURE FAIR
CHELSEA INDUSTRIAL
535 W 28th St
NEW YORK CITY
BOOTH F6


Court Tree Collective is an art gallery committed to pushing boundaries in close collaboration with the artists it represents. Its program is rooted in original, thought-provoking work that resists easy categorization, rejecting the confines of traditional labels in favor of a distinct energy and point of view. More than a conventional gallery, it operates as a living, evolving space driven by instinct
and a shared creative momentum that challenges the norms of the art world.

Founded and run independently by Stephen Lipuma and Amy Ng, Court Tree Collective exists outside the influence of corporate structures and the often exclusionary traditions of the industry. Sustained through alternative means and guided by an artist-first ethos, the gallery reflects the lived experience of its founders, who continue to embrace risk as an essential part of their practice. Drawing from counterculture, heritage, pop, skateboarding, music, and everyday life, the gallery cultivates a hybrid sensibility, where outsider perspectives and formal training intersect to create something immediate, raw, and resonant.︎

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Industry City
51 35th Street,
BLD #5
2nd FL, Suite B236
Brooklyn, NY 11232

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Court Tree Collective
728 41st Street #1F
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Contact

info@courttree.com

917.225.9253








Gallery Hours
Thurs - Sat 12 - 6pm
Sun 12 - 5pm
*and by appointment


The 36 St subway station {D, N, R, trains} is the nearest one to Industry City in Brooklyn. 






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