Esoteric Urbanism

Esoteric Urbanism Esoteric Urbanism is the visual. Gathering of Tribes is the sound. My name is Kortez. Esoteric Urbanism is my home to share my creative endeavors with the world.

My art is a combination of several styles that influenced me as a young artist. Pop Art, Graffiti, African and other indigenous arts and graphic design have influenced me over the years. My parents had the biggest influence. They nurtured my creativity as a youth by not setting boundaries and allowing me to be me. My artistic, social and political views were and still is shaped by my African Ameri

can heritage and my awareness and love of social and creative revolution. With that said, I often finding myself thinking outside the box, my art is an extension of that thought. Art is my weapon and as I get older, I find myself using it more to express my feelings concerning social and political issues. There is a sense of freedom and power when I create a powerful statement utilizing art in general. It can be a painting, spoken word, a audio mix or a tee shirt. To be able to express myself with a action and the world to see it is a high! I want to share that passion with the world and ESOTERIC URBANISM is my vehicle to do it. Please support by going to www.esotericurbanism.com. The groups Nappy Vandals and Misogyny is the root of all evil are also directly connected to me. Also I'm one of the founding members of the African Diaspora Arts Festival. We are going into our 3 year and we look forward to bringing the art and culture of the African Diaspora to Freehold NJ in 2018! Thank U for the support and U will see and hear me soon!

With Afro Princesses – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 Here is a painting of the ultimate Afro!
04/14/2026

With Afro Princesses – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 Here is a painting of the ultimate Afro!

A new project…
04/14/2026

A new project…

Next Thursday at the Jersey Shore Arts Center located at 66 South Main Street Neptune NJ.
04/09/2026

Next Thursday at the Jersey Shore Arts Center located at 66 South Main Street Neptune NJ.

The google definition of Keloids seems so cold. "Keloids are firm, rubbery, or shiny fibrous nodules representing an ove...
04/03/2026

The google definition of Keloids seems so cold. "Keloids are firm, rubbery, or shiny fibrous nodules representing an overgrowth of scar tissue, extending beyond the original skin injury. They result from abnormal healing, often linked to collagen overproduction after acne, piercings, burns, or surgeries. Treatment includes steroid injections, cryotherapy, or laser therapy, though they are difficult to remove completely."

My first keloid was from getting hit by large rock as a kid, I must have been around 11 years old. From that point on, whenever I got a cut scrap or even a pimple there was a chance I would scar. That first keloid was on my collar bone and today the scar isn't really visible. The scars quickly shaped how I moved in the world and to this very day its something I live with but I do my best to cover them up.

Many years ago I envisioned showing these scars to the world and using the visuals as part art project and therapy. I saw it as a creative process to somehow get over the shame and discomfort in showing them. That idea was so long ago I forget when that original thought came into fruition. I know at one point my Mother did mention the fact that it would be visually interesting to do such a project. So here I am finally doing it and it feels surreal and very uncomfortable.

With all of that said, I will be sharing photos I taken recently and I will continue to share, create art & discuss my creative process. The intention is to be honest, love myself more, create compelling art and to document and discuss this process. I hope this encourages others to find their truth and love themselves as well. This is a very difficult thing to do and I'm ready to share and I thank everyone for the support on this journey..

We are doing our Gathering Of Tribes Open Turntable Sessions this Sunday (4/5/26) at Pallet Brewery this Sunday form 4pm to 8pm. Tomorrow is the low key private party that ain't a secret anymore. Hit me up for the location! To all those who celebrate, have a wonderful Good Friday and have a wonderful weekend... Nappy Resurrection Day too!




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222 West End Drive
Freehold, NJ
07728

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Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm

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