"Man of the World" is heading to Hong Kong with Studio26NYC - Hong Kong Art Basil

Jimmy Reagan's painting "Man of the World"

What's in a name......."Man of the World" is a traveling to Asia to be part of Art Basil Hong Kong.  As of next spring, Jimmy will have exhibited on three continents.....North America, Europe twice and now Asia.  I've been asked how these opportunities have arisen? Jimmy has a presence on the web and his color speaks to people. We've been contacted by galleries from around the world interested in what Jimmy is doing. His color speaks to the viewer. There is a freedom in his work that is appealing to the viewer. There is a uniqueness in his work.

For years when Jimmy was distressed he'd say, "you're different from the rest, you're different from the rest."  This was always so sad to hear. Until I realized that this is exactly why his artwork is unique. He's unencumbered by what others think of his work....there is freedom in this thinking. When I told him that he was right that he is different from the rest and that makes his artwork unique. I said to him, "Jimmy, if you were the same as everyone else, you're artwork wouldn't stand out." You're unique and this is a good thing. He rarely repeats that line now.

We're grateful for his success and hope that he continues to work in a way that is both meaningful to him and his viewers.