Happy Holiday Blues
Aaron Galleries
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This curated collection explores the intersection of festive cheer and the melancholic undertones that may accompany the holidays. This holiday season, Aaron Galleries will get you through by featuring uplifting, wonderful blue artworks. We invite you to step into this collection, where vibrant color and limitless imagination create a space for celebration. Enjoy the journey through Happy Holiday Blues, and may it inspire a deeper connection with the art of the season.
"Art has the power to lift the spirit, to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, and to reveal the hidden beauty in the world around us." — Robert Natkin
In the world of visual art, blue is often seen as a color of depth and introspection. In this uplifting collection, we see the full spectrum of its emotional potential. From quiet moments of reflection to bursts of bold, energetic expression, this exhibition offers an invitation to embrace the many faces of blue and to find joy in the color’s ability to uplift the soul.
As you explore the collection, we encourage you to reflect on the ways that blue has shaped your own emotional landscape. What feelings does it evoke in you? What memories, dreams, or aspirations does it call to mind? Blue, after all, is a color that invites us to both look inward and reach outward, to pause and reflect, but also to move forward with hope and vitality.
Thank you for joining us in this exploration of uplifting art. We hope that as you immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of these works, you feel inspired, uplifted, and connected to the world around you—just as the artists intended when they put brush to canvas.
Robert Natkin's painting Bern is a stunning example of his signature abstract expressionism, where vibrant swaths of color intertwine with fluid, gestural brushstrokes. The work’s layered blues and warm accents evoke a sense of depth and movement, creating a dynamic interplay of light and emotion. Natkin's deliberate use of color suggests a personal narrative, allowing the viewer to experience a moment of intimate reflection and energy.color and form.
Robert Natkin's, "Bern"
Kay Walkingstick's monoprint "Florida" beautifully blends abstraction with the essence of the natural world, evoking the vibrant landscapes of the southeastern United States. The work uses rich, fluid shapes to suggest elements of the environment—such as water, foliage, and sky—while leaving space for personal interpretation. "Florida" resonates with a quiet energy, capturing the beauty of the landscape while also reflecting on the deeper connection between nature and personal identity.
Kay Walkingstick's, "Florida"
Benjamin Benno’s Still Life 3 is a compelling example of his mastery in blending realism with abstraction. The work focuses on ordinary objects, like fruit and vessels, rendered with a soft, almost dreamlike quality that invites the viewer to see the familiar in new and unexpected ways. Still Life 3 offers a meditative exploration of the mundane, elevating it through careful attention to detail and a nuanced play of color and form.
Benjamin Benno's, "Still Life 3"
Artist comments: "I was inspired to paint Persian Blues as I was thinking of the symbolism of the color blue- blue is seen as an essential color of nature. It is associated with the elements of air, water, and a cold temperature. The large blue squares in this small painting relate to areas of water surrounded by the greens of algae. Indigo, azurite, cerulean, turquoise , and lapis lazuli suffuse this small image."
Lois Gold's, "Persian Blues"
Faith Ringgold's Mama Can Sing is a vibrant, dynamic work that captures the energy and strength of Black womanhood through bold colors and expressive forms. The piece portrays a mother figure whose presence is central, with her singing depicted as a powerful force that resonates within the composition. By blending narrative and abstraction, Ringgold honors both the joy and resilience of African American culture, imbuing the painting with a sense of celebration and empowerment.
Faith Ringgold's, "Mama Can Sing"
Romare Bearden's The Conversation is a striking collage that captures a moment of intimate exchange, blending figurative and abstract elements to explore themes of communication and connection. Using vibrant colors, layered textures, and dynamic shapes, Bearden creates a visual dialogue between the figures, suggesting both personal interaction and broader social commentary. Bearden skillfully combines visual storytelling with his exploration of African American identity and cultural expression.
Romare Bearden's, "The Conversation"
Warren Kaplan's Blue Moon painting is a gritty minimalist expression of the contrast of the natural world and manmade structure. The freeform blue moon setting over a stark horizon invokes feelings of wonder, joy and introspection. The scene stirs the viewer's imagination and urges subjective interpretation.
Warren Kaplan's, "Blue Moon"
Betty Blayton's Falcon Spirit is a powerful, symbolic painting that conveys the strength and freedom of the falcon through vibrant colors and bold, sweeping forms. The bird, depicted in flight, serves as a metaphor for empowerment and resilience, with the artist infusing the composition with a sense of movement and energy. Blayton’s dynamic use of abstraction and vivid hues reflects her deep connection to African American cultural heritage and spiritual themes.
Betty Blayton's, "Falcon Spirit"
Clover Vail's In Memory of Paul Feeley is a tribute to the artist Paul Feeley, incorporating abstract forms and subtle color gradients to evoke a sense of reflection and homage. Through the use of geometric shapes and layered compositions, Vail channels the influence of Feeley's own minimalist style while adding her personal interpretation of his artistic legacy.
Clover Vail's, "In Memory of Paul Feeley"
Robert Breer's Composition in Blue and Red is a striking example of his minimalist approach, utilizing simple geometric forms and bold color contrasts to explore rhythm and movement. The interplay between the vibrant blue and red hues creates a dynamic visual tension, while the precise arrangement of shapes evokes a sense of balance and structure. Breer's work challenges the viewer to engage with the nuances of space, color, and form.
Robert Breer's, "Composition in Blue and Red"
