Aaron Bleidt

Generally drawn to a minimalist aesthetic, my artworks intend to convey a thought, object, situational experience or emotion in the simplest and most direct way possible. I also want to give viewers boldness and color and depth, but only enough information to inspire a sense of wonder or relatable introspection, and to open a door for the viewer to fall down their own little contemplative rabbit hole. I am inspired by nature and the critters in it, space and the great unknown, concepts of escapism and wanderlust, imaginative ‘what-if’ scenarios, and slices of everyday life. My professional life is one of goals and strategy and linear paths; however, I tend to approach my art with no expectations and no limits – anything’s possible. While some of my works present easily discernible figures or objects in readily recognizable settings or scenarios, others aim to explore more complex, oft-random, and even puzzling visual pairings. I believe that the artist is only half the equation in the making of a work of art. The viewer, through their consumption and contemplation, is the other half. They (you reading this) complete the story. 

Biography

Aaron is an artist, avid collector, and businessman in Fayetteville, where he is one of three principals and the chief marketing officer of marketing and design firm DOXA / VANTAGE. As a visual artist, he works primarily digital art and printmaking. His explores various themes, taking inspiration from life experiences, his surroundings, and a deeply rooted imagination. Aaron began creating and showing his own work in 2019 and has since continued to create a large body of work. His art has been exhibited regionally and nationally, including having been selected for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts’ esteemed 62nd Annual Delta exhibition.