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IMUR presents

Rootism, by Justin Rivenbark
July 11 - Aug 17, 2024
Curator: Ivy Huang

This exhibition will be on view at 67 Greene St, Jersey City, on Thursdays, Fridays, 3pm to 7pm, and Saturdays, 2pm - 6pm, with an opening reception on Thursday, July 11th, from 6pm -8pm

About the exhibition

In today’s technology-driven world, almost everything is digitalized.

AI, computers, and digital tools do not possess self-awareness. Alongside the ongoing debate over whether digital art is real art, Justin Rivernbark’s alternative Rootist Art Theory suggests that human consciousness plays a major role in the creative process, regardless of artistic talent, creativity, or formal training. Rootism calls individual self-awareness in the creation of art.

Symbolism is absent from Rivernbark’s work, replaced by a visual map of the artist’s consciousness. Justin’s work speaks to the audience without language, and can seem as if the viewer is seeing everything and nothing at once.

The process of Rootist art requires the creator to make the decision at the moment, depending then on the viewer’s willingness to perceive. Rootist art aims not to express feelings, but rather the experience of feeling itself. Simply put, this is creation without preconceptions, and ultimately the transmission of phenomenal information into visual expression.

This exhibition presents a challenge to its viewers: is it possible to decipher what we see in human consciousness, does our consciousness communicate with us, and the original question of what counts as real art?

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THANK YOU @trismccall_nj

'Infância' made the list of 5 worthy shows to see this weekend. Thank you again @a.herrera.o @manacontemporary for the opportunity. Can't wait for everyone to see what we put together.

Artwork by the fabulous @jodigerbi ✨

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Please join us for the opening of our exhibition:

Infância
Thursday, May 16th
4 PM
Location: BSMT at Mana Contemporary

Featuring @manacontemporary studio artists

Curated by artist Mana Contemporary studio artist Amelia Shields.

Mana Contemporary
888 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07606

This show aims to celebrate the magic and innocence of childhood while acknowledging its inherent challenges and complexities, Infância invites viewers to reconnect with the childlike wonder and curiosity within each of us.

This exhibition will be on view until June 21st.

Please RSVP for the opening reception via link in bio.

For more information, please email at aherrera@manacontemporary.com

Artwork featured: Jodi Gerbi, The Beauty of Dessacociating, 2020. Image courtesy of the artist.

Participating artist include:

Courtney Minor
Deniz Eyüboglu
Liz Ndoye
Velawsmo
Gregory Charles
Cheryl Gross
Oriel Ceballos
Justin Rivenbark
Erica Rose Levine
Whitney Whitaker
Jodi Gerbi
Quincy Kmetz
Anthony Boone
Jose Manuel Diaz
George Zalepa
Rujuta Rao
Kasia Skorynkiewicz
Regina Ruff
Leandro Comrie
Rebecca Graves
Melissa R. Strom
Sarah J. Mueller
Jaouad Bentama

@manacontemporary @manacommon @a.herrera.o @ameliamaryshields #manacontemporary #jerseycity

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Trying out Rootism with my hard materials. Much more confidence is needed, but one always starts at one point.

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Rootism is awesome

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Mana Contemporary Jersey City is thrilled to host our FALL OPEN STUDIO event during the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour.

Sunday, October 15th
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join our Open House and meet artists, curators, gallerists, and collectors!
Swipe through to meet some Mana Contemporary artists who will be open during our Open Studio Day!

Abhishek Tuiwala @abhishek.tuiwala Studio B99
Amy Wilson @amywilsonart Studio B93
Durston Saylor @Durstonsaylor Studio B37
Erica Rosey @ericarosey Studio B18
Hakchul Kim @hariart_origins Studio B127
Jushin @jushin.xyz Studio B98
Justin Rivenbark @rootist Studio B22
Preksha Kapadia @prekshakapadiaart Studio B45
Sajal Sarkar @sajalhuman Studio B121
Whitney Whitaker @___whitwhit___ Studio B44

Shuttle Bus from NYC
Manhattan to Mana Contemporary
Pick up at Laight St and St. John Lane, Manhattan
12:00pm
1:00pm- this bus makes an initial stop at Art Fair 14C Liberty State Park Terminal - 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
2:00pm

Mana Contemporary - Manhattan
Return to Laight St and St. John Lane, Manhattan
4:00pm
6:00pm

Be sure to follow us for more details including:
* New exhibitions
* Musical performances
* Special programming
* Food and drink specials

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Mana Contemporary
888 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306

@manacontemporary @jc_artandstudiotour @artfair14c @jerseycitynj

#jcast #openstudio #meettheartists #jerseycity #jerseycityartists #freeevent #manacontemporary #manacontemporaryjerseycity #jerseycitynj

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I wonder who will see this

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When I travel I carry watercolors because they are easy to pack. Here is the latest Rootist endeavor created away from the studio. I was really happy with how it turned out. Watercolor on paper, 9x12, #abstractart #watercolor #rootistart #artistsoninstagram #art

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Sending love, and directing you to the link in my bio. To register for this Saturday. I didn't take footage of everyone but I tagged you because you're an amazing artist I witnessed. And feel free to tag yourself if your art is here and I don't have ur Instagram. Super grateful to all of the amazing souls I aligned with. Everyone really inspired me. Thank you.
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@rootist
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@jaygoldingart
@or1el
@manacontemporary
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@wordsshapesandcolors

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