Bio
Aiden McMichael was born in 1999 in Austin, Texas, USA, and currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose diverse practice encompasses painting, drawing, and digital design. McMichael draws inspiration from modern art movements of the 20th century, evident in his oeuvre which includes oil paintings on canvas and found objects, mixed media drawings, and surreal and narrative digital artwork. He is best known for his oversized oil paintings that harmoniously blend representational and abstract expressionistic styles. McMichael's artworks are characterized by intricate layers of delicate washes, and a dynamic use of color—from saturated hues to muted tones. His compositions often juxtapose abstract and graphic imagery, creating a visual lexicon that explores the complexities of paint application and narrative storytelling.
Central to McMichael's artistic exploration is conceptual storytelling through a range of human emotions and themes. His works delve into memory, love, grief, satire, history, mythology, and social and political commentary, offering viewers a deep and introspective journey through a wide variety of artistic styles. Currently McMichael has been working on a body of work that addresses surreal imagery from a series of reoccurring dreams using a minimalist process.
Aiden McMichael's artworks have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions locally, and he has exhibited nationally, showcasing his ability to resonate with diverse audiences. His art is sought after by private collectors internationally, reflecting its impact and relevance in the contemporary art scene. McMichael's participation in exhibitions, along with his presence in private collections, underscores his ongoing influence and commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
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Born in 1999 in Austin, Texas, USA
Resides and works in San Antonio, Texas, USA
Selected exhibitions
2025, The Urge To Do Nothing Is Everything (group exhibition), Flight Gallery, San Antonio, USA
2024, New Wave (group exhibition) (curated and exhibited), 136 Bluestar, San Antonio, USA
2023 Love n Loss (solo exhibition), Slab Cinema Art House, San Antonio, USA
2023 Casa Pink (group exhibition), Casa Pink, San Antonio, USA
2023 Warehouse (group exhibition), Go Fish Warehouse Space, San Antonio, USA
2023 Collective Works II (solo Exhibition), Patterson Space, San Antonio, USA
2023 SuperFine (Art Fair), Ice Factory, Miami, USA
2022 Dallas Contemporary (group exhibition), Brick Gallery, San Antonio, USA.
2021-22 Collective Works (solo exhibition), Dashi, San Antonio, USA
2021 Ford exhibition (solo exhibition), Elsewhere, San Antonio, USA
Education
2023 Ty Nathan Clark Fellowship
2022 Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, Oil painting workshop
2021 Mark Carter Fellowship
2018 Savannah College of Art and Design
2017 Teen Intensive Art Program at SouthWest School of Art