Racism. Sexism. Alcoholism. Hedonism. Opportunism. Nationalism…

Deconstructing the different “isms” that pervade society, hip-hop emcee and visual artist HiCoup presents a mixed media abstract impressionist rendering of the societal influences that bombard us since conception in the womb.

“Izm” is an artistic exploration of the landscape of humanity through it’s conditioning both conscious and subconscious.

The exhibit features both found items (Doors, specifically) as well as figurative works in more traditional formats. Combing graffiti art, cartoonist comic book-like drawings, with a suggestion of Basquiat/Pollock-like technique, the works display an array of color palates, displaced anatomy, random text, and variety of emotionally charged reckless and intentional “spatterings.”

HiCoup is a hip-hop emcee and visual artist hailing from New Jersey. He received a BFA in Art from Jersey City University with a concentration in Painting & Drawing. He has participated in both group and solo shows at many local galleries including the DBC Gallery in NYC and Iandor Fine Arts Gallery in Newark. An acclaimed emerging rapper, he has performed with such veterans as Ludacris, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Bootcamp Click, and Wu Tang Clan.