Community through art

Welcome to Botanica Grove, a vibrant art and wellness center located in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Founded by Darren Singer in 2024, we are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic community where art serves as a generator for healing.

Our mission is to explore and celebrate art as a means of self-discovery and healing. At Botanica Grove, we host a diverse perspectives in the forms of exhibitions, workshops, and events that embrace a wide range of artistic mediums and disciplines. Our curated shows invite artists to push the boundaries of their creativity, engaging with themes that explore the interplay of color fields, density, and transformations. We provide a platform for both emerging and established artists, encouraging participation from those working in any medium: painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, and performance.

Our community is built on the belief that art can heal and foster connections. We invite you to join us in this journey, whether by visiting our exhibitions, participating in our events, or contributing your artistic vision. At Botanica Grove, we are more than just an art gallery; we are an incubator for creativity, expression, and holistic well-being.

  • Darren B 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.