Jean Patrick Icart-Pierre
I am a Haitian-born artist currently based in Milton/Alpharetta, Georgia. Prior to this, I lived in Brooklyn, New York since emigrating to the United States in 1974. I am a multidisciplinary artist traversing the boundaries of painting and sculpture. I translate my quiet and introspective nature alongside my immense pride in my African heritage into works of art that critique contemporary society through distinct perspective and political sensitivities.
I am an established professional artist, cemented through decades of artistic production and exhibitions, but my journey didn't begin until I completed my Bachelor's of Fine Arts from The Cooper Union in New York. Following my undergraduate studies, I became an art teacher working in New York City's public schools where I discovered my passion for teaching and igniting the creative sparks in my students. I continued working in the public schools while completing my Master's in Fine Arts from Brooklyn College where I studied under the renowned abstract painter, William T. William. While there, I honed and refined my skills, allowing me to continue my artistic career as well as work within New York's City's Department of Education for over 25 years. Since retiring I have reinvigorated my artisitic practice. Building upon my foundation in painting, my practice has evolved into sculptural works that combine elements of text, paint and found objects to initiate a commentary on relevant issues including race, politics, and consumerism.
To date my work has gained international acclaim with reviews in The New York Times, New York Newsday, and Kenya's The Nation and The Standard. My work has been exhibited at The Brooklyn Museum, MoMA PS1, Kenkeleba Gallery, The Skylight Gallery, and The Bronx Museum where I was awarded the Artist-in Marketplace honor, as well as being featured as an artist-in-residence at Paa-Ya-Paa Arts Center in Nairobi, Kenya and The Jamaica Arts Center in Queens, NY.
Phone: 347-263-4712
E-mail: icartp@verizon.net
