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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.

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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

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