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Nick Weber | |
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| Born | 1971 United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Stanford University (B.A., 1993) |
| Known for | Figurative and abstract painting |
| Website | Nick Weber Studio |
Nick Weber (born 1971) is an American painter recognized for his figurative and abstract works. Residing and working in Springs, New York, near the historic studio of Jackson Pollock, Weber has developed a distinctive style that merges classical techniques with contemporary themes. [oai_citation_attribution:9‡Grenning Gallery](https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-296.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Early Life and Education
[edit]Weber earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University in 1993. [oai_citation_attribution:8‡Grenning Gallery](https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-296.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com) In 1995, he relocated to Springs, NY, immersing himself in an environment rich with artistic heritage.
Artistic Style and Techniques
[edit]Weber's paintings are noted for their atmospheric quality, blending figurative and abstract elements. His creative process involves a multi-layered approach that includes drawing, painting, and innovative monoprinting techniques. Notably, he applies oil paint onto plastic wrap, pressing it onto canvases to create unique textures and recurring motifs. This method allows for the repetition of certain figures across multiple works, offering varying degrees of clarity and abstraction. [oai_citation_attribution:7‡Grenning Gallery](https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-296.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
His work often explores themes such as the dynamic between observer and subject, as well as the nuanced histories of his subjects, conveying struggle, dignity, and strength. Weber's oeuvre reflects a deep curiosity about his surroundings, frequently revisiting motifs of the muse, the artist, and the depiction of women as goddesses. [oai_citation_attribution:6‡Grenning Gallery](https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-296.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Exhibitions
[edit]Weber has exhibited primarily in the Northeastern United States. Some of his notable exhibitions include:
- Night Turns, Harper's Apartment, New York, NY (2018) [oai_citation_attribution:5‡MutualArt](https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Nick-Weber/8B152DC11E254C11/Biography?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- All for the Hall, Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, NY (2020) [oai_citation_attribution:4‡MutualArt](https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Nick-Weber/8B152DC11E254C11/Biography?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- Springs Eternal, The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, NY (2023) [oai_citation_attribution:3‡MutualArt](https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Nick-Weber/8B152DC11E254C11/Biography?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- Marc Dalessio & Nick Weber, Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY (2024) [oai_citation_attribution:2‡MutualArt](https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Nick-Weber/8B152DC11E254C11/Biography?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Collections and Recognition
[edit]Weber's artworks are part of significant private collections in the United States and internationally. Collectors of his work include Richard Prince, Lisa de Kooning, Bernard & Almine Ruiz-Picasso, Betsey Johnson, Knight Landesman, Jennifer Coolidge, and Sean Penn. [oai_citation_attribution:1‡Grenning Gallery](https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-296.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)