VROOM...VROOM
June 20 – July 25, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION JUNE 20TH 5 - 7PM!
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
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.
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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.
CHELSEA INDUSTRIAL
535 W 28th St NEW YORK CITY
BOOTH F6
Petal To The Metal By Jasper Stieve
March 7th - April 11th, 2026
Court Tree Collective proudly presents Petal To The Metal, a solo exhibition by New York City artist Jasper Stieve.
Jasper is a self-taught mixed media artist inspired by industrial landscapes and the rhythmic chaos of urban environments. Working primarily with found objects and airbrush, his pieces often encourage physical interaction, rejecting the traditional “do not touch” barrier between viewer and artwork.
This exhibition features a new body of work representing some of Jasper’s most ambitious and refined pieces to date. The presentation includes dynamic interpretations of city architecture, toys, urban landscapes, street artifacts, and three-dimensional installations, all underscored by his constant drive toward originality and reinvention.
A cultural scene often overlooked or disconnected from the broader public becomes tangible through the artifacts Jasper creates, offering viewers a direct and immersive connection to his world.
