J Carino's Queer Figures Commune with Nature in Vibrant Paintings
J Carino creates lush paintings where nude queer figures interact with natural elements, using earth and jewel tones. His compositions feature gestural brushstrokes and blocks of color, exploring themes of desire, paradise, and resilience. Carino draws from live models, videos, nature studies, and plein air pastels. He recently moved to London and will begin a master's at the Royal College of Art this fall. His work will be in a group exhibition opening early June at Albertz Benda in Los Angeles.
Key facts
- J Carino uses earth and jewel tones in his paintings.
- His work features nude queer figures in natural settings.
- He employs gestural brushstrokes and blocks of color.
- Source materials include live models, videos, nature studies, and plein air pastels.
- Carino recently relocated to London.
- He will start a master's program at the Royal College of Art this fall.
- A group exhibition at Albertz Benda in Los Angeles opens in early June.
- Paintings include titles like 'Flood', 'American Progress', 'Tyrant', 'Carrying Beauty', 'Can't Take the Roots', 'Everything is Golden', 'Eden', and 'The Last Raven'.
Entities
Artists
- J Carino
Institutions
- Royal College of Art
- Albertz Benda
- Colossal
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- United States