Aron Christensen

What Inspires Me:

I enjoy seeking out memorabilia and ephemera
that have survived their intended use and show
the ravages of time. Quite often it is an old
advertisment, package or product of pop
culture. Their time worn patinas of rust, oxidation,
crackling and distress from use are treasures to
me. Those terms that are often associated as
negatives are actually terms of endearment for
me, when it comes to inspiration. I find that
corrosion, fading, yellowing, flaking, peeling and
verdigris provide me with the recipe for
character I often integrate into my work.

The most obscure items often bring me the
greatest joy. A true vintage treasure would be
an item that integrates creative text, cultural
icons and dynamic colors. If an oversized item,
like and old billboard, building or industrial
surface catches my eye, I try to document it with
pictures and analyze its distress for re-creation
and future inspiration.

With such archaic interests, my eclectic
collections have turned my studio into a
combination of pop culture museum, flea market
and laboratory.

Process and Medium:

My interest in time worn imagery influences my
work. The process, in which I re-create them is
not limited to one formulation or procedure. I
utilize mixed media, various paint formulas, resists
and abrasives to reveal the character within
my work.