Aria Solis is a renowned contemporary artist whose exceptional modernist sculptures have made her one of the most innovative artists of her generation. Her work is characterized by the use of bold geometric shapes and clean lines, which create a sense of timelessness and transcendence. Her sculptures often explore the relationships between space, form, and perception, conveying a sense of mystery and ambiguity that draws the viewer in and invites reflection.
One of Aria's primary influences is the influential British sculptor Henry Moore, whose large-scale bronze sculptures have revolutionized the field of modernist sculpture. Like Moore, Aria often works with bronze, using the medium's unique properties to create pieces that are both beautiful and thought-provoking. Aria's work also reflects the influence of other contemporary artists working with large abstract bronze sculptures, including Richard Serra and Isamu Noguchi.
Aria's dedication to exploring the possibilities of the abstract form has earned her international recognition and acclaim. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Aria's work pushes the boundaries of what is possible with abstract art, using the interplay between light and shadow, the contrast between solid and void, and the ambiguity of scale to create immersive sensory experiences that challenge the viewer's perceptions of space and form.
Through her sculptures, Aria seeks to create a sense of transcendence that invites the viewer to reflect on the nature of perception and the human experience. Her dedication to exploring the transformative potential of abstract art has had a significant impact on the field of modernist sculpture, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the possibilities of the form.
Exhibitions
Guggenheim Museum, New York
Tate Modern, London
Pompidou Center, Paris
Art Institute of Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Publications
Aria Solis: The Intersection of Form and Material, 2002
Abstracted Forms: The Sculpture of Aria Solis, 2000
The Sculptural Language of Aria Solis, 1998
Aria Solis: The Abstraction of the Human Form, 1996
Aria Solis: The Power of Minimalism in Sculpture, 1990
Abstracting the Figure: The Sculptures of Aria Solis, 1988
Aria Solis: Nature and Geometry in Sculpture, 1986
The Sculptures of Aria Solis, 1984
Aria Solis: Modernist Sculpture, 1982
The Art of Aria Solis, 1980
Aria Solis: The Essence of Form, 1978
Sculptures by Aria Solis, 1976
Aria Solis, 1974
The Sculpture of Aria Solis, 1972