Jonathan Yubi (b. 1993 in the Bronx, New York) lives and works between Bergenfield, NJ, and New York, NY as a narrative painter working on the themes of identity, labor, and social unrest. His current series, Work i(s/n) Progress, uses construction workers as a central motif, interweaving them into parable-like narratives of contemporary events.
Yubi graduated from Lehman College CUNY with a BFA. He previously attended Memphis College of Art and the University of Central Florida. From 2016-2017 he produced Artborne Magazine, a monthly arts publication in Central Florida. His work has been presented in exhibitions at Anna Zorina Gallery, New York; 17 Frost Gallery, Brooklyn; CityArts Factory, Orlando, among others.
SELECT EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
2023
The Life and Culture of Modern-Day Latinidad. Studio Montclair. Montclair, NJ
At Summer’s End. 17 Frost Gallery. Brooklyn, NY
2021
The Privilege of Getting Together. Anna Zorina Gallery. New York, NY
2019
Making Work Visible. CUNY LaborArts. New York, NY
2016
Emerging Waves. Henao Contemporary Center. Orlando FL
Abstraction, Observation, and Reflection. Gallery at Avalon Island. Orlando, FL
Nude Nite Tampa. Tampa, FL
Viva La Diva. Orlando Museum of Art. Orlando FL
2015
AirBorne Desire. CityArts Factory, FL
Dia De Los Muertos. CityArts Factory. Orlando FL
Impossible is Impossible. Defined Enterprise, FL
2014
Dia De Los Muertos. CityArts Factory. Orlando FL
Hispanic Heritage Month Gala DHCF. Orlando, FL
2010-2013
Twenty-Fifth Watercolor Arts Quest 30-A. Watercolor, FL
Sixty-Second Holiday Bazaar. Memphis College of Art. Memphis, TN
Skull Rose Collective. Skull Rose Gallery Memphis, TN
Van Porter Artist of the Year. Okaloosa ADSO. Fort Walton Beach, FL
NAACP ACT-SO. Northwest Florida Art Society. Fort Walton Beach, FL
MEDIA
“Best New Arts Publication.” Orlando Weekly. Orlando Weekly, Sept. 2016. Web. 04 Mar. 2017.
“Featured Artist: Jonathan Yubi.” Urban Riche Gallery | Home. N.p., 01 Mar. 2016. Web. Mar. 2016
Fraser, Trevor. “‘Artborne Annual’ in Orlando.” OrlandoSentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2017. Web. 04 Mar. 2017.
Cecilia, Adriana. “XXX | Jonathan Yubi.” MIEUX MAGAZINE. N.p., 11 Mar. 2016. Web. 12 Mar. 2016.
“Feast Your Eyes: 5 Art Shows We’re Looking Forward to This Fall.” Orlando Weekly. N.p., Sept 23, 2015.
“A Guide to Art in Orlando (2015-2016).” UCF Art Gallery. N.p., Oct. 20 2015
WTVY, North West Florida News, FWB, FL “Panhandle Artist Covers Graffiti with Murals” April 24, 2012.
Young Artist Publishes Artborne Magazine. Prod. Pam Hoelzle. Dear Rockstar. N.p., 5 Jan. 2017. Web. 4 Mar. 2017.
Contact Jonathan Yubi at [email protected]