Aaron Lade: Time Reimagined

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by artist Aaron Lade for the month of May: Time Reimagined. Lade is a local creative who specializes in fanciful narrative works, depicting a wide range of subject matter spanning skyscapes, creatures, people, surrealistic images, and beyond.

From the artist:

Life takes an interesting, unforeseen course. I’ve been drawing and dabbling in painting since I was a kid and still believe my drawing skills surpass my painting. Aside from any skill, years of poorly
allocated time and unimpressive choices, art took a back seat. It wasn’t explored, developed or fully
realized. Yet, as life is unpredictable, I was blessed with the chance to reassess what I was doing with
my time. I began digging into any artistic talents hibernating in my heart and mind. Now, my art and its
growth occupy much of the time I once wasted.

I am deeply grateful for the support of God, Kimberly, and Cottonwood’s calls for art, which have helped beyond measure. While it’s difficult to avoid having a style, I do my best. I would rather create something people love than something they recognize.

To the question of being an artist, all I can say is…I’m trying to be.

Come experience this exhibit and enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries this First Friday from 5-8 pm, and all month during normal business hours.