an ongoing series:

First - Generation New Yorkers 

Individuals born and raised in NYC with at least one foreign born parent.

These artworks explore the connection between culture, environment, upbringing, artistry and how they manifest in the lives of contemporary First Generation New Yorker artists.

  • The artist recommends listening to the interviews while observing the artworks.

  • Listen to the interviews for each painting here.

  • Participate in this series here.

Geraldine (B. 1989) Jewelry Designer and Hair Braider. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Dominican born parents.

Geraldine (B. 1989) Jewelry Designer and Hair Braider. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Dominican born parents.

Delainy (B. 2000) Visual artist, Educator and Curator. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Dominican born parents.

Delainy (B. 2000) Visual artist, Educator and Curator. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Dominican born parents.

Ashley (B. 1997) Visual artist, Educator, Model, Writer, Creator. Born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City.

Ashley (B. 1997) Visual artist, Educator, Model, Writer, Creator. Born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City.

Linda (B. 1965) Painter, Printer Maker and Sculpture. Born and raised in Bronx, New York to an New York born mother and Greek born father.

Linda (B. 1965) Painter, Printer Maker and Sculpture. Born and raised in Bronx, New York to an New York born mother and Greek born father.

Shea (B. 1994) Cartoon Artist and Abstract Artist. Born and raised in Queens, New York and Long Island, New York to a mother from Jacksonville, Florida and a Dominican born father.

Shea (B. 1994) Cartoon Artist and Abstract Artist. Born and raised in Queens, New York and Long Island, New York to a mother from Jacksonville, Florida and a Dominican born father.

Kadeem (B. 1990) Muralist, Pop Artist, Surrealist, Portrait Artist. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Trinidadian born parents.

Kadeem (B. 1990) Muralist, Pop Artist, Surrealist, Portrait Artist. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Trinidadian born parents.

Yomira (B. 1996) Artist and Educator. Born and raised Uptown, New York to a Colombian born mother, Dominican born father and raised with Puerto Rican bonus parent.

Yomira (B. 1996) Artist and Educator. Born and raised Uptown, New York to a Colombian born mother, Dominican born father and raised with Puerto Rican bonus parent.