Institutional Investor
From 2018 to 2022, I was the Creative Director at Institutional Investor Magazine, curating a multimedia roster of illustrators, photographers, and animators to produce artwork for 150+ features.
Collaborating with editors and journalists, we transformed the brand from a legacy print publication into a digital-only platform that balanced seriousness with whimsy.
My art direction has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration, particularly through commissioned works by Hokyoung Kim and Yohey Horishita.
Pop-Up Magazine Productions
I was brought on as the Art Director and Animator for Pop-Up Magazine’s Fall 2021 edition, collaborating closely with writer Jon Mooallem, a seasoned journalist from The New York Times Magazine. His piece, “So I Built A Fence,” was a heartfelt yet humorous reflection on his personal journey to build a wooden fence around his home in Seattle, WA. To visually match the tone of Jon’s story, I selected illustrator Maddy Price for her ability to blend whimsy with emotional depth.
In addition to directing the illustration process, I was responsible for animating all of Maddy’s assets. With a runtime of nearly nine minutes, I structured the visuals into a cohesive video, perfectly timed to sync with the live on-stage orchestra. My goal was to ensure that every illustrated moment reinforced the storytelling, creating a seamless and immersive experience for the audience. The final animated file was prepped for the production team, ready to cue during the live performance.
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Soft Fragments: An Art Exhibition
In 2023, I was approached by Land to Sea (LTS), a Brooklyn-based café and creative venue, to curate a three-month-long exhibition. I wanted to craft a multimedia experience by tapping into my network of artists across various disciplines. The theme was "collage" in the most flexible sense, with the creative prompts of "temporality," "fragments," and "memory."
My personal art practice reflects a fascination with memories amidst a world filled with digital tools to track the passage of time. Producing a large-scale physical exhibition became an exercise in detaching from my commercial practice and engaging with my community in-person.
The show’s opening reception took place on October 5th, 2023. The event was a major success with over 250 people in attendance. Drinks were provided by Land to Sea along with a beautiful bespoke cake by Yip Studio. Mantis Hands and Kevin Peter He performed a special VJ/DJ set. The work was exhibited until January 7th, 2024 and served as a backdrop for Land to Sea’s customers enjoying coffee and treats during the day and live jazz in the evenings.
Split Decisions: Education Workshop
In Spring 2024, I partnered with Brooklyn-based venue Land to Sea to teach a 3-hour educational workshop. The theme was an exploration of collage in conjuction with various photo-manipulation techniques. This event was an extension of my 2023 group exhibition “Soft Fragments”, where I made a concerted effort to bring together my love of photography and acrylic paint.
I conducted a 45-minute demonstration giving personalized feedback to each individual photol. With my guidance and collaborative support from the group, attendees applied their visual narratives onto an 8” x 8” square canvas.
Brief
Participants had the opportunity to experiment with a diverse array of mixed media, including paper cutouts, acrylic paint, stencils and found objects, igniting or rejuvenating their artistic practice. Each attendee was required to bring at least 2 photos that represent a cherished memory or sentimental object. This served as the foundation for their artistic exploration.I conducted a 45-minute demonstration giving personalized feedback to each individual photol. With my guidance and collaborative support from the group, attendees applied their visual narratives onto an 8” x 8” square canvas.
Results & Testimonials
The workshop was a success with a total of 9 attendees of various professional backgrounds. Each person engaged in the medium with curiosity and openness. I was able to provide a fair amount of personalized attention to each student.“It was inspiring for me to hear everyone’s stories about the images they chose, and even more inspiring to see what was created out of these images. What I took from this workshop was the value of community and family in art making - so often my creative endeavours are solo projects, so it was refreshing to be amongst others and feel held by the group and the space.” — Kaya T.
“Seeing Jeremy's quick iterations [was the most valuable aspect of the workshop]. As a creative, it's easy to get stuck in the process but watching Jeremy willingly show us his process and not judging his instincts too much was refreshing and inspiring.” — David M.
