C.J. Nye exhibition explores artistic hand versus brand at New York Public Library Tompkins Square Branch Gallery

C.J. Nye's exhibition at the New York Public Library Tompkins Square Branch Gallery runs through November 28. The artist champions the artist's hand over contemporary branding trends, drawing from diverse creative approaches including staining, glazing, vibrant color, and monochromatic austerity. Nye's work incorporates forms ranging from Manhattan's urban grid to biomorphic mountains inspired by childhood summers near the Shawangunks. Using varied materials that influence each piece's character, consecutive works may appear unrelated until viewed as a cohesive body revealing underlying consistency. Nye compares this artistic approach to a Venn diagram, hoping the exhibition provides rich experiences for audiences regardless of art familiarity. The exhibition includes works like "Thy Image" (2014), an oil on canvas measuring 24 x 24 inches.