About

Darren Singer

Darren Singer is a New York-based biologist, artist, art educator, and community organizer with over 20 years of experience. He holds a BA in Arts from Tulane University and a Master's from Queens College, studying under Nelson Shanks at the Art Students League, and earning a Fine Arts certificate from the New York Academy of Art. Darren founded Botanica Grove Art Gallery and Studios and co-founded Studio Rembrandt Art Studio. Recently, he was selected for the Evercore Artist Fellowship and a solo exhibition at One Art Space, NYC. Darren creates sensory experiences, both through paint and sound, inviting viewers to engage deeply with his work, appreciating its balance, rhythm, and proportions.

Themes of botanical beauty and nature's complexity are central, using plants as metaphors for the universe. His large oil paintings embody a bioregenerative aesthetic, the philosophy that art can transmit healing. Darren's art practice involves classical materials combined with expressive gestures and music. He reflects on past impressions to capture moments with energy and emotion. He feels better through a calm studio atmosphere while letting his artwork grow organically. Darren believes in introspective, expressive art spaces and incorporates music to enhance emotional resonance. Through his art, he hopes to inspire others to see the world anew and appreciate its beauty and complexity.