groups of mythical humans join in suburbia

Aaron Johnson

Suburban Dreams

€1,000

Edition of 3055.0 (H) × 67.3 (W) cmShipping est. 2 weeks

Aaron Johnson brings his cosmic visions back to earth with a subversive take on suburbia.

Palm trees and little bungalows, leisure shirts and sunburns; archetypal California underpins the otherworldly scene. Fluid figures emerge from glowing energy fields of colour, created by the artist's signature soak stain technique. While monstrous, the characters– and the tableau they inhabit – are spiked with humour. A sense of normalcy disrupts the figuration; kids are glued to the TV, bridging the gap between the real and imagined.

“I’m thinking about the idyllic idea of wholesome American life in the suburban dream – we all know there’s weird stuff lurking behind the surface.”

Framing

Prints can be ordered float-mounted in a bespoke dark American walnut frame, fitted with UV plexiglass for protection.

Medium

UV pigment and silkscreen hybrid print with matt silkscreen varnish and sparkle gloss varnish detail on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

Individually signed, dated and numbered by the artist.

Release date

May 31, 2023

Payment

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Behind the scenes

Aaron Johnson sits in studio with his dog

Aaron Johnson 1 collaborationAaron Johnson’s painting process is his unique version of action painting: applying washes of paint and letting the colours flow into raw canvas. He lets the paint find its own path on the canvas, in a process he likens to discovery rather than creation. The result is a lucid field of colours, with luminescent figures morphing and disappearing into each other. Later, he will add in details – a dot here, a line there – building up the abstract forms to reveal the lurking figures.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

We really appreciate AA being a trusted partner in our collecting journey. The quality offerings that AA helps bring to the market continue to impress.
Review of Portrait and Head
The monent I opened the box I was pose struck. I’m headspinning beyond happy with this piece of artwork! This piece pops like bubble gum and a great addition to my other pieces by the artist. Great communication and packaging from AA!
Review of B BOY JUSHI
Incredibly happy and impressed with the quality of what we received. Will definitely consider buying from Avante Arte again.
Review of Descendent - Lucid Dreamer
print looks fabulous! super happy with it!
Review of Out of the Dark
Excellent quality artwork and good communication along the way.
Review of Diptych
very happy with the artwork and service from Avante arte
Review of Guardian
I think the experience has been brilliant from start to finish
Review of HOPE (251-375)
It’s gorgeous. it was packed beautifully. i love it.
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