The Box Gallery presents Aerosols to Airplanes: New Work by Aaron Kraten

June 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Aaron Kraten returns to The Box for an amazing exhibition of fashion, technology, beauty and angst.  His graffiti influenced artwork is literally taken from the streets as he incorporates found objects into his sometimes emotional, sometimes humorous, yet always stunning, impastos. Aerosols to Airplanes explores the connection of street and youth culture with the anonymity experienced in an ever-evolving technology-based society.  

By juxtaposing vintage photographs, correction fluid, and retro images with urban cityscapes, schemata and tech detritus, Kraten reveals a fresh paradigm of introspective, yet very fashionable, youth culture.  Here, the past and present comingle in mutual tribute. Strikingly devoid of narrative, Kraten’s work offers an objectified snapshot into the world of emotion and artifice we call ‘today’.

For more information about Aaron Kraten and to view his work, please visit www.aaronkratenart.com


The exhibition will run through Friday, August 5, 2011.

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The Box gallery is a multi-use space, combining a minimal boutique salon with a contemporary art gallery. Located in the heart of the Costa Mesa SoBeCa district The Box gallery and Splitends offer an unconventional, progressive venue for art and style.