Hubert Neal Jr

Artist Statement

As a Black man, my Art challenges the American delusion that systemic injustices are an acceptable cost of freedom. Yet, my work simultaneously celebrates the profound human capacity for joy, affirming that the right to happiness is an essential act of freedom even amidst struggle.

Bio

Hubert Neal Jr is a Contemporary Professional Fine Artist with expertise in Painting Drawing, Illustration, Writing, Graphic Design, and Photography. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Hubert’s family is from Belize, Central America. By the age of 9, Hubert knew he wanted to be an Artist, and thankfully, his mother found just the right place for him to develop as an Artist. At the age of 13, Hubert was accepted to the prestigious The Chicago Academy for the Arts where he studied Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, and Writing. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Academy’s first Headmaster’s Award. From there, Hubert continued his studies when he was accepted to the Fine Arts Department of The School of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. In addition to the United States, some of the countries Hubert has exhibited include Belize, Jamaica, and India.

Education

2000 BFA, Fine Art, The School of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1995 Diploma, Visual Arts, The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL

Solo Exhibitions

2023 "Thoughts & Prayers," Povos, Chicago, IL
2023 "Untenable," Koehnline Museum of Art, Des Plaines, IL
2022 "Nothing To See Here," Band Of Vices, Los Angeles, CA
2021 "Black & Blue," IV Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 "Drew Gentle & Hubert Neal Jr On The Square," Bentonville, AR
2017 "Happy Happy Joy Joy" Mural, Bentonville, AR
2015 "black and blue," PP Gallery, Kochi, India
2012 "the belize show," The Image Factory, Belize City, Central America
2010 "the dudus chronicles," Grosvenor Galleries, Kingston, Jamaica
2010 "the hunt for dudus," College Commons, Kingston, Jamaica
2008 "matters of the heart," Diaspora Vibe Gallery, Miami, FL

Art Fairs

2022 "Expo Chicago," Aaron Galleries, Chicago, IL
2022 "Spring/Break Los Angeles," IV Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2020 "Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Show," Aaron Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL

Group Exhibitions

2020 "Artists React to the Pandemic, George Floyd, and the Election," Patricia Dahlman Gallery 2020 "Still Relevant," Happy Gallery Chicago, Chicago, IL
2019 "Activism + Art," SoLA Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA
2019 "American Art in Black," Faulkner Performing Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
2018 "Elevate Group Show," 21C Gallery, Bentonv...