Jeremy Joel
A self-taught artist, Jeremy Joel, has been creating in Fort Worth for over a decade. Born in Denver, Colorado the Christmas of 82' his family moved between Houston, Fort Worth and Colorado throughout his life. Elements of his longing for the native landscape of Colorado are an intrinsic part of his instantly recognizable work.
Coupled with personal iconography his work creates a narrative reflecting his fascinating past and the denial of absolutes in his belief system. His recent work explores the technique of layering paint and shapes to tell a story while purposely obscuring specifically chosen portions until it is aesthetically aligned with Joel’s vision. Hiding portions of the piece create a real-life depiction of how memories and stories live in our minds and draw focus to what parts of the narrative the artist allows the viewer to see. Joel developed this technique and overall artistic style with an art career beginning more than a decade ago.
In 2007, Joel began creating work as part of the art collective F6. In 2009 his distinguishable murals began popping up throughout Fort Worth at businesses including CUT Hair Salon, Urban Outfitters, Spiral Diner, Daggett Montessori, Brik Venue, Inspiration Alley in The Foundry District and a three-part mural for FWISD. He soon transitioned to canvas work that reflected the iconic style of his murals. Driven by the need to create an inclusive space for artists in Fort Worth, Joel began hosting his own shows through partnerships with artists Diana Urbina and Jay Wilkinson. Following his part in "Apples" at Shipping & Receiving he, Jay Wilkinson, and Brandon Pederson created the Race Street gallery space Bobby on Drums where he curated several shows. In 2017 he continued the tradition of spotlighting local artists at SAM Gallery.
Jeremy Joel's work has shown at several galleries including Fort Works Art, The Grackle, Ro2, and SCOPE as part of Art Basel Miami. In 2018 Joel took part in a residency at Fort Works Art followed by a successful solo show entitled “A Beatbox Caviar.” He is currently the artist in residence at Mananaland where he curated the show “I’d Rather Be With You.”
His work is included in the personal collections of notable collectors including Brad Alford, the creators of Tax Collection, and Chris Sparks of the upcoming Bentonville, Arkansas gallery Fellow Human.
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EXPERIENCE
2019 Curator “Pass the Peas” Shipping & Receiving
2018 Curator SAM Gallery and Mañanaland at “Family Reunion” Fort Worth Community Arts Center
2018 Co-Curator “I’d Rather Be With You” Mañanaland, Fort Worth, Texas
2017-2018 Founder SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “I AM. I BE” SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “Tell Me Something Good” SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “SAM Hard A Group Show” SAM Gallery
2015 Curator “Rhino Fist Bump: A Skart Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Curator “Ye Ol’ $50 Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Curator “Ben’s Gold Teeth: A Group Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX016
2015 Founder Bobby on Drums Art Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2014 Curator “16 Frames” Fort Worth, TX
2007-2009 Member F6
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibition
2018 “A Beatbox Caviar” Fort Works Art
Group Exhibitions
2019 “Ninja Benny Hopper” Leona Gallery, Austin, TX
2019 “I and You and We” Plush Gallery, Dallas, TX
2018 “Family Reunion” Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, TX
2017 “Scope Miami” FWA, Booth A11 (Art Basel Week) Miami, FL
2017 “Duets 2.0” Fort Works Art
2017 “These Are My Friends” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “Ro2ooth Gift Grab” Ro2, Dallas, TX
2016 “Duets: A Comparison of Realities” Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “No Arms, No Legs, Hangs On Wall” Grackle Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “Pop Up Print Project” Arts Goggle, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “The Last Pop Up” Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “100 for 100” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2015 “Rhino Fist Bump: A Skart Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 “Ben’s Gold Teeth: A Group Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX016
2015 “Bobby on Drums” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2014 “The Nuisance Goes to Camp: An Art Show Curated for the Grackle” The Grackle Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2014 “Apples” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2010 “Artifacts Hip-Hop Expo” Fort Worth, TX
SELECTED PROJECTS
2018-2019 Residency Mañanaland, Fort Worth, TX
2018 Installation in “I’d Rather Be With You” Mañanaland, Fort Worth, TX
2018 Residency, Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2017 Commissioned Piece, M2G Ventures, Large Scale Mural, Inspiration Alley, Fort Worth, TX
2016 Commissioned Piece, Brik Venue, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Arts Goggle Graffiti Park, Fort Worth, TX
2014 Commissioned Piece, Urban Outfitters, Fort Worth, TX
2009 3 Part Mural “Life, Liberty, The Pursuit of Happiness” FWISD, Fort Worth, TX
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2018 Inside Jeremy Joel’s Brain
2017 Jackie Hoermann-Elliot “A Reviving Mural” Fort Worth Weekly
2016 Grackle Podcast #16
2016 Sergio Santos“A Contemporary Folk Type Artist” Deep Nerd Magazine
A self-taught artist, Jeremy Joel, has been creating in Fort Worth for over a decade. Born in Denver, Colorado the Christmas of 82' his family moved between Houston, Fort Worth and Colorado throughout his life. Elements of his longing for the native landscape of Colorado are an intrinsic part of his instantly recognizable work.
Coupled with personal iconography his work creates a narrative reflecting his fascinating past and the denial of absolutes in his belief system. His recent work explores the technique of layering paint and shapes to tell a story while purposely obscuring specifically chosen portions until it is aesthetically aligned with Joel’s vision. Hiding portions of the piece create a real-life depiction of how memories and stories live in our minds and draw focus to what parts of the narrative the artist allows the viewer to see. Joel developed this technique and overall artistic style with an art career beginning more than a decade ago.
In 2007, Joel began creating work as part of the art collective F6. In 2009 his distinguishable murals began popping up throughout Fort Worth at businesses including CUT Hair Salon, Urban Outfitters, Spiral Diner, Daggett Montessori, Brik Venue, Inspiration Alley in The Foundry District and a three-part mural for FWISD. He soon transitioned to canvas work that reflected the iconic style of his murals. Driven by the need to create an inclusive space for artists in Fort Worth, Joel began hosting his own shows through partnerships with artists Diana Urbina and Jay Wilkinson. Following his part in "Apples" at Shipping & Receiving he, Jay Wilkinson, and Brandon Pederson created the Race Street gallery space Bobby on Drums where he curated several shows. In 2017 he continued the tradition of spotlighting local artists at SAM Gallery.
Jeremy Joel's work has shown at several galleries including Fort Works Art, The Grackle, Ro2, and SCOPE as part of Art Basel Miami. In 2018 Joel took part in a residency at Fort Works Art followed by a successful solo show entitled “A Beatbox Caviar.” He is currently the artist in residence at Mananaland where he curated the show “I’d Rather Be With You.”
His work is included in the personal collections of notable collectors including Brad Alford, the creators of Tax Collection, and Chris Sparks of the upcoming Bentonville, Arkansas gallery Fellow Human.
CV
EXPERIENCE
2019 Curator “Pass the Peas” Shipping & Receiving
2018 Curator SAM Gallery and Mañanaland at “Family Reunion” Fort Worth Community Arts Center
2018 Co-Curator “I’d Rather Be With You” Mañanaland, Fort Worth, Texas
2017-2018 Founder SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “I AM. I BE” SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “Tell Me Something Good” SAM Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2017 Curator “SAM Hard A Group Show” SAM Gallery
2015 Curator “Rhino Fist Bump: A Skart Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Curator “Ye Ol’ $50 Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Curator “Ben’s Gold Teeth: A Group Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX016
2015 Founder Bobby on Drums Art Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas
2014 Curator “16 Frames” Fort Worth, TX
2007-2009 Member F6
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibition
2018 “A Beatbox Caviar” Fort Works Art
Group Exhibitions
2019 “Ninja Benny Hopper” Leona Gallery, Austin, TX
2019 “I and You and We” Plush Gallery, Dallas, TX
2018 “Family Reunion” Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, TX
2017 “Scope Miami” FWA, Booth A11 (Art Basel Week) Miami, FL
2017 “Duets 2.0” Fort Works Art
2017 “These Are My Friends” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “Ro2ooth Gift Grab” Ro2, Dallas, TX
2016 “Duets: A Comparison of Realities” Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “No Arms, No Legs, Hangs On Wall” Grackle Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “Pop Up Print Project” Arts Goggle, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “The Last Pop Up” Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2016 “100 for 100” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2015 “Rhino Fist Bump: A Skart Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2015 “Ben’s Gold Teeth: A Group Show” Bobby On Drums Gallery, Fort Worth, TX016
2015 “Bobby on Drums” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2014 “The Nuisance Goes to Camp: An Art Show Curated for the Grackle” The Grackle Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
2014 “Apples” Shipping & Receiving, Fort Worth, TX
2010 “Artifacts Hip-Hop Expo” Fort Worth, TX
SELECTED PROJECTS
2018-2019 Residency Mañanaland, Fort Worth, TX
2018 Installation in “I’d Rather Be With You” Mañanaland, Fort Worth, TX
2018 Residency, Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX
2017 Commissioned Piece, M2G Ventures, Large Scale Mural, Inspiration Alley, Fort Worth, TX
2016 Commissioned Piece, Brik Venue, Fort Worth, TX
2015 Arts Goggle Graffiti Park, Fort Worth, TX
2014 Commissioned Piece, Urban Outfitters, Fort Worth, TX
2009 3 Part Mural “Life, Liberty, The Pursuit of Happiness” FWISD, Fort Worth, TX
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2018 Inside Jeremy Joel’s Brain
2017 Jackie Hoermann-Elliot “A Reviving Mural” Fort Worth Weekly
2016 Grackle Podcast #16
2016 Sergio Santos“A Contemporary Folk Type Artist” Deep Nerd Magazine
