Nagel has been doing some finishing touches to make sure his paintings are perfect, and I have no doubt all the hard work will pay off in an excellent show! A Thin Line opens tomorrow, 7-11pm at Shooting Gallery!

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Aaron Nagel’s paintings are gleaming examples of how affecting oil paintings can be; they grab you at first look and require more than a passing glance- demanding you give them your full attention. In our interview, he unveils some of the mystery behind his alluring figures, and the text and religiously-charged iconography that accompanies them. Not a man to shy away from challenge, Nagel in fact seeks challenge in working with oils, a medium he says he could work with every day for the rest of his life and still not scratch the surface of. He personalizes the classical forms of religiously art for a contemporary, secular audience and he does so with delicate precision. Look below for more on how his design work influences his painting, what draws him to the female form and his plans for 2024. Read more »

Chloe Gallagher just shared on Curbs and Stoops that the first time she saw Aaron Nagel’s paintings, they made such an immensely powerful impression on her that when she closed her eyes  – they were still there. Chloe has remained a fan of his work ever since, and it isn’t surprising that people who view his lavish paintings are often taken aback by their beauty. Nagel creates figures so realistic that the first look at each painting is almost a little startling. His consistent production of such impressive paintings will not disappoint any of his many fans. Nagel’s most recent solo show A Thin Line opens Saturday, June 11th and will feature his fascinating new collection of work.

Join us at Shooting Gallery from 7-11pm and take it all in for yourself!