MBP Festival, Bushwick

12 feet high x 150+ feet.

JMR @ Mighty Tanaka

Mighty Tanaka Presents: Alexandra Pacula & JMR

Pod Hotel Video

Teach NYC Commercial

One early morning, around 2:46 am, I woke on the couch with the TV still on to the sound of drumming. It was a commercial for Teach NYC on PBS. In my delirious state I noticed a mural I painted shown with the word "ARTS" above it. Thinking I was still dreaming, but unsure, I pressed record on the DVR. The next morning I checked to see if it was real, and it was.



NYC Teacher Recruitment - English/Arts/Social Studies - The best video clips are here

Shots from As Is

Thanks to Caleb Carney for the photos.

India Street Mural Proposal

In life it is sometimes, but not always, equally as important to document one's failures as well as one's victories. Councilman David Yassky is sponsoring a major public arts project in which 5 artist will be able to paint murals on a 300' x 40' wall in Greenpoint. Submissions were open to the public. Above was my proposal. It was rejected. No reason given, which is expected. Does it matter why? There is only doing and not doing. You like or no? That is the basis for my art. Take it or leave it. No grand verbose explanations. Stimuli. Anyway, its been sometime since I threw my hat into the "open call" arena. Why ask for it? Life is filled with all sorts of wonderful rejection without the slightest urging. But alas, the size of the wall drew me in. Good luck to those selected. Looking forward, sort of in a wish it were me way, to seeing what goes up.

"AS IS"

Mighty Tanaka is proud to present As Is, the artwork of JMR. This event seeks to bring communities together through a pop-up gallery located in the popular upcoming Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn. Through the usage of this alternative space to display fine art, this art show looks to expand the interpretation of art in Brooklyn, mirroring the beauty of fine art with the seemingly raw environment of Brooklyn life.

As Is: The Artwork of JMR-- JM Rizzi, or better known as JMR, has adapted a unique mixture of neo-abstract expressionism w hints of contemporary pop to create a style all is own. Having worked in both the street art world as well as the gallery world, JMR brings his iconic imagery to Clinton Hill . As he looks to demonstrate the scale and motion set forth by early abstract expressionists, he reinterprets the ideas within his own personal adaptation. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, New York, JMR has grown up with the influences of street art and the established art world constantly around him. Through his own individual, hybrid street style, he has dedicated himself to helping art fit into the public arena. Having participated in the highly successful 11 Spring St show in 2006, he has gone on to produce art for hotels and restaurants, as well as completing building sized murals in Manhattan. Having just completed the design for a line of clothes, which were featured at a recent fashion show during NYC’s fashion week, JMR looks to expand the idea and integrity of his art to the next level.

Glam Art Fashionista

Mens fashion line being released at Webster Hall with my designs silkscreened as well as some hand painted garments.

Painting For Thinkspace Gallery

The show is called "From The Streets of Brooklyn".

Pod Hotel, Room 3A

Barcade

Bedford and N6

Woodward Wall: Finished (Chinese New Year)

It is with great pride that I showcase the finished piece. Bearing in mind that the location is in Chinatown, I wanted to create a painting that represented, or at least respected, the neighborhood culture. I've always been inspired by the big colorful dragon masks that parade the streets amid fireworks and smoke and falling confetti. I think I captured that.
The size is approximately 14' x 6', split into 4 panels.
Big thanks to John and Kristine Woodward of the Woodward Gallery for giving me the space to hang this piece.

Woodward Wall: Part II

Woodward Wall: Part I

On August 30th I will be installing a large painting (aprox. 6' x 14') across the street from the Woodward Gallery on Eldridge Street in the Lower East Side. It will run for the months of September and October. The piece will be broken up into 4 panels that make up one image. This is my attempt to document its process.

Driggs and N.9th

This one was actually on the corner, but the workers at the site took it upon themselves to move it over. Perhaps I had blocked their entrance. Either way, they could have trashed it just as easy.

Keap Street

This is my first attempt at putting up a two panel piece. Its a little crooked on the right, but i know what went wrong. I had it lined up perfectly, put in a screw on the right side of the panel, and assumed it was still aligned. It wasn't. When you're using safety screws, you can't take em out. Either way, 8' x 8'. The start of a new adventure in dodging Jake while getting up.

161 Lorimer

Metropolitan and Roebling

Mia Le Rizzi

The one and only.

Rivington and Bowery

OKI Part II

This weekend I was given the opportunity to repaint a wall I had done in 2004. Those of you in NY know how hot it was out there. The streets were still filled with people showing there Puerto Rican pride. Everybody showed me great appreciation for what I was painting. Big thanks to Sinclair and Kristen Smith for letting me paint on their home.




This one gives you an idea of the size. The girl walking by, as I was trying to get some quick photos before the rain, just happened to be wearing a scarf and dress that matched the piece perfectly.

Flaura

2003

Circa 2004