Aaron Westerberg “Afterthought”
Exhibition Dates: June 13 - 30, 2024
Arcadia Contemporary is proud to present “Afterthought,” the debut, solo exhibition of original oil paintings by California artist Aaron Westerberg. The exhibition will open with a reception on Thursday, June 13th, from 6-8 PM, showcasing a collection of 23 new oil paintings with the artist in attendance.
Westerberg’s signature, painterly style utilizes a moody, subdued palette that evokes bygone days of life along the Atlantic seaboard, a stark contrast to the vibrant colors typically associated with his native California. His technique transcends mere depiction, aiming instead to engage viewers in an emotional dialogue that is only enhanced by his choice of intimate scenarios.
For this exhibition, Westerberg has turned inward, embracing a narrative that is both deeply personal and cinematic. He says, “These are pieces of my life and my painted experiences.” Although the works are rendered in a style reminiscent of 19th-century tonalism, akin to the works of Thomas Wilmer Dewing, they also draw inspiration from modern cinematography and literature, including the visual styles of Christopher Doyle and the poetic expressions of Mary Oliver.
Westerberg’s debut exhibition “Afterthought” with Arcadia Contemporary, will be on view from June 13-30, 2024. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, from 6-8 PM, and is open to the public.
Aaron Westerberg, born in 1974, has largely shaped his artistic education through self-directed study and mentor ship since 1994, diverging from traditional educational routes to forge his own path. He has studied under prominent artists including Jeffrey Watts and Daniel Pinkman. From his Los Angeles studio, Westerberg continues this tradition of mentorship, teaching students in a personal and direct manner. Westerberg has also held teaching positions at the California Art Institute in Thousand Oaks from 2005 to 2010 and at The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts (LAAFA) from 2010 to 2015.
Arcadia Contemporary is proud to represent Aaron Westerberg.
In the Artist’s Studio Oil on Aluminum
36 x 36 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Outside Discussion
Oil on Aluminum
32 x 32 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Resolve Oil on Aluminum
30 x 30 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Afterthought Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Studio Decisions Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
AARON WESTERBERG
Solo Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
Fleeting Connection
Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Detached Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
At The Station Oil on Linen
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Corner Seat
Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Black and Sage Oil on Aluminum
24 x 24 in
AARON WESTERBERG
AARON WESTERBERG
Blue Oil on Aluminum
18 x 18 in
Bound Oil on Aluminum
20 x 20 in
AARON WESTERBERG
WESTERBERG Dismissed Oil on Aluminum
18 x 18 in
AARON
Apprehension Oil on Aluminum
18 x 18 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Diluted Oil on Aluminum 16 x 16 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Study for “Sole Patron” Oil on Linen 18 x 18 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Intimate Absence Oil on Aluminum
16 x 16 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Independent Oil on Aluminum 16 x 16 in
AARON WESTERBERG
In Her Shadow Oil on Aluminum
14 x 14 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Solo Glamour Oil on Aluminum
12 x 12 in
AARON WESTERBERG
Fragile Dialogue Oil on Aluminum
12 x 12 in
AARON WESTERBERG
AARON WESTERBERG
Emerald Envy Oil on Aluminum
12 x 12 in
