AARON HOLLINGSWORTH
Aaron Hollingsworth
Artist based in San Antonio, TX
Aaron Hollingsworth is an artist living in San Antonio, TX. He graduated with his MFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas in May 2024. While earning his degree, he worked as a Teaching Assistant, instructing Foundations classes, and served as a Graduate Assistant for the UNT Galleries.
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Originally from Abilene, TX, Aaron moved to the DFW area to earn his BFA in Drawing and Painting from UNT in 2010. He currently teaches art while continuing to create his own work. In addition to making art, Aaron enjoys interior design projects with his wife, gardening, and investing in his local community in San Antonio.

In my artistic exploration, I embark on a journey into alternate spaces and realities, crafting works that serve as both windows and portals to see another realm. These vibrant works act as visual gateways, inviting viewers to transcend the boundaries of the everyday and immerse themselves in a world of cheerful and bright possibilities.
The spaces we inhabit are not mere physical locations; they are repositories of built up memories and emotions. My artistic practice delves into capturing the elusive essence of spaces and realms, by intertwining the tangible with the fantastical. Each piece extends an invitation to perceive our surroundings and world through a unique lens, encouraging a shift in perspective.
In each artwork, figures and everyday objects undergo a transformative journey of idealization and recontextualization, fostering an intimate dialogue between them. Through multiple iterations and reconstructions, the deliberate veiling of both mysterious and commonplace elements beckons viewers into a realm where the seen and unseen harmonize in a delicate balance.
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The synthesis of sculptures with paintings and drawings becomes a complex dance of forms and materials. Plaster, wood, paint, charcoal, canvas, and linen converge in a sensory symphony, contributing to the intricate layering that defines my work. Some pieces evolve slowly, with a year-long process of layering and building, while others manifest quickly and decisively. The deliberate construction of layers and utilization of diverse materials contribute to a captivating interplay, blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the unfamiliar.
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In essence, my artistic pursuit encapsulates a celebration of the human psyche, an ode to memories, and a quest for positive and memorable experiences. The synthesis of various materials and art forms invites contemplation on the intersection of reality and imagination. Through my work, I aspire to evoke a sense of cheerful anticipation—a collective yearning for our world and these imagined realms to interweave.
Education
Exhibitions
University of North Texas
Master of Fine Arts
Drawing and Painting
2024
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University of North Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Drawing and Painting
2014
2024
Land of the Living
Paul Voertman Gallery
Denton, TX
2023
I Forgot to Read the Recipe Before I Started Cooking
Union Art Gallery
Denton, TX
Teaching Experience
​​University of North Texas
Teaching Assistant
Figure Drawing
2024-2024
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University of North Texas
Teaching Assistant
Foundations | Narrative & Representation
2022
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University of North Texas
Teaching Assistant
Foundations | Perception & Translation
2021-2022
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Marks 11
Group Show
Union Art Gallery
Denton, TX
2022
Super Fresh
Group Show
Plush Gallery
Dallas, TX
Right Where I Was...
Group Show
UNT CoLab
Denton, TX
Art Friends
Group Show
Anna St. Studios
Denton, TX
Related Experience
University of North Texas
Graduate Assistant
UNT Galleries | Gallery Student Assistant
2021-2024
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North Texas Grad Collective
Group Show
UNT CoLab
Denton, TX
Artexpo Dallas
Group Show
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX
Curatorial & Programming Experience
Building Dreams
Group Show
B-Space Art House
New Braunfels, TX
Land of the Living
Paul Voertman Gallery
Denton, TX
March 2024
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UNT CVAD Graduate Open Studios
UNT CVAD
Denton, TX
March 2024
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The Other Art Fair
Dallas Market Hall
Dallas, TX
March 2023
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Forgot to Read the Recipe Before I Started Cooking
Union Art Gallery
Denton, TX
February 2023
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Ignition
Paul Voertman Gallery
Denton, TX
March 2022
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Brainbox Seminar Series
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
2018-2019
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Annual Spring Showcase
DFW Metroplex
2015-2019
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Togetherness
Union Art Gallery
Denton, TX
2017
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Leadership Conference & Exhibition
Richardson, TX
2017
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Connections
Lightwell Gallery
Denton, TX
2014
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Rising Eyes of Texas 2022
Group Show
Rockport Center for the Arts
Rockport, TX
61st Annual Voertman Juried Art Competition
Group Show, juried by Christopher Blay
Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Ignition
Solo Show
Voertman Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Elastic Presence
Group Show
UNT Union Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2017
Togetherness
Group Show
UNT Union Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2014
Drawing and Painting Senior Invitational
BFA Exhibition
Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Drawing and Painting Junior Invitational
BFA Exhibition
Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Connections
BFA Exhibition with Ty Bishop
Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2012
Invitational Student Art Show
Group Show
The ARTS Gallery, Collin College, Plano, Texas