UNCUTTART
Multidisciplinary Artist · Public Artist · Creative Director · Curator
New York City
Website: uncuttart.com
Instagram: @UncuttArt · @ProtectYoHeART
Contact: contact@uncuttart.com
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
UncuttArt is a multidisciplinary artist and creative visionary whose practice spans public art, contemporary painting, mixed media, custom apparel, interactive installations, and community-centered creative experiences. A self-taught artist with a degree in Media Arts from Westbury College, Uncutt creates work intended to shift perspective, encourage self-reflection, and inspire connection.
His distinctive visual language, which he calls “strange little pieces,” combines multiple small forms and hidden imagery into larger compositions. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, spirituality, philosophy, and human connection, his work invites viewers to look beyond the surface and discover new meaning.
UncuttArt is the creator of Protect Yo HeART, a public art movement rooted in self-love, self-care, and the protection of one's inner well-being. The message has appeared across cities including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. What began as a personal journey has grown into a broader platform for public art, community engagement, wellness activations, and collective expression.
His selected career highlights include artwork associated with Third Eye Blind’s 2018 release Thanks for Everything, an appearance in Season 2 of Spike Lee’s Netflix series She's Gotta Have It (2019), fashion collaborations, gallery exhibitions, and a yoga and meditation activation in Times Square during NFT.NYC 2022.
Through his work, UncuttArt explores art as a living experience—one that can transform spaces, bring people together, and encourage a more conscious relationship with ourselves and the world around us.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create transformative art intended to shift the frequency and consciousness of the viewer, as well as the energy of the space it occupies. Working across different mediums, I blend independent public art, custom apparel, painting, mixed media, and interactive experiences to communicate ideas about love, self-reflection, and human connection.
My signature style, UncuttArt’s “strange little pieces,” draws inspiration from life itself. Small individual elements come together to form a larger image, often concealing additional images within the composition. The work rewards curiosity and invites viewers to discover something new each time they look.
I believe art should be seen, felt, and experienced. Whether on a city sidewalk, a gallery wall, a garment, or a shared public installation, my work seeks to create moments of connection and encourage people to protect their hearts, question their perspectives, and recognize the humanity we share.
SELECTED PUBLIC ART & MURALS
The Rebirth
World Trade Center, Building 4, New York, NY | 2021–2022
Public artwork created inside Building 4.
Malcolm X
Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY | 2021–2022
Public mural honoring a significant cultural and historical figure.
Protect Yo HeART — Global Public Art Movement
New York City and multiple U.S. cities | 2009–Present
An ongoing public art practice using street-level messages and visual interventions to promote self-care, self-love, and reflection. The work turns everyday public spaces into opportunities for personal and collective connection.
Selected Cities: New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Atlanta.
SELECTED FILM & TELEVISION
She's Gotta Have It — Netflix, Season 2 | 2019
On-screen appearance as UncuttArt in the series created by Spike Lee.
SELECTED MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Third Eye Blind — Thanks for Everything | 2018
Album-cover artwork associated with a collaboration involving the Andy Warhol Estate and Museum.
Selected Creative and Entertainment Collaborations
Reported commissions and collaborations associated with Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, and Def Jam Records. Specific project credits available upon request.
SELECTED BRAND & FASHION COLLABORATIONS
Cult of Individuality × Uncutt — Protect Yo HeART | 2020
Limited-edition apparel collaboration featuring hand-painted, one-of-a-kind pieces and custom patches.
Tango Hotel × Uncutt | 2022
Fashion capsule collaboration integrating original street art, apparel design, and messages of love and mutual understanding.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL ACTIVATIONS
UncuttArt: Protect Yo Art
The IW Gallery, Brooklyn, NY | January–March 2023
Solo exhibition featuring immersive artwork exploring the Protect Yo HeART philosophy, self-care, and audience engagement.
NFT.NYC — Times Square Yoga & Meditation Activation
New York, NY | 2022
Led a yoga and meditation activation in Times Square during NFT.NYC, connecting art, wellness, and public participation.
Pause the World for Peace — “Love Is…” Wall
Times Square, New York, NY | September 21, 2023
Participated in a public peace event featuring the Protect Yo HeART interactive wall, inviting collective reflection on love and human connection.
Protect Yo HeART Day
Founder and ongoing creative lead of an annual community-centered initiative bringing together art, wellness, music, reflection, and creative participation.
SELECTED MEDIA COVERAGE
UncuttArt and the Protect Yo HeART movement have been featured in media and editorial coverage, including:
Individual segment titles and publication dates can be added as the press archive is finalized.
SELECTED COLLABORATORS & CULTURAL REACH
UncuttArt’s work and Protect Yo HeART message have received public attention from cultural figures including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Miranda Lambert, and Jamie Foxx.
These references reflect engagement with the movement and its message; they should not be interpreted as formal commissioned collaborations unless a specific project confirms that relationship.
MOVEMENTS & CREATIVE INITIATIVES
Protect Yo HeART
Founder and Artist | 2009–Present
A public art and community movement encouraging self-love, self-care, emotional awareness, and the protection of one's inner well-being.
Unlosophy 101
An ongoing creative and philosophical series exploring perspective, self-awareness, and the lessons found in everyday life.
Interactive & Participatory Art
Creates artwork that invites viewers to contribute, respond, and become part of the work. Projects such as What Is Love? transform the audience from observer to participant.
EDUCATION
Westbury College
Degree in Media Arts
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Public art and mural creation
Contemporary painting and mixed media
Interactive and participatory installations
Custom apparel and wearable art
Creative direction and visual storytelling
Exhibition curation and collaborative programming
Community-centered art and wellness activations
Art-based public engagement
UncuttArt
Art that raises frequency. Movements that bring people together.
Website: uncuttart.com
Instagram: @UncuttArt · @ProtectYoHeART
Email: contact@uncuttart.com
