Arica Hilton Art

My World is Full of Possibilities - Blue 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is Full of...

MEDITERRANEAN SONATA Narrative: When it comes to inspiration, I have to say that JMW Turner’s “Burning of the Houses of Parliament” is one of my all-time favorite paintings. When I first began preparation for this exhibition not only was I having artist block, but the California wildfires were overwhelming the news. I had just started this painting and was thinking about a more contemporary way of expression. But I needed a push. I have always subscribed to a Luministic style, emphasizing tranquility, depicting calm, reflective water and hazy skies. I decided to look up my other favorite modern-day artists, Danish/Icelandic, Olafur Eliasson. He had a show at the Tate Modern and coincidentally, it was about JMW Turner’s color process. I knew I was going in the right direction. Maktub – it is written, or the other translation was, it was destiny.... Like Turner, I wanted to shape and frame the light with a sense of infinity, but on my own terms. It is wonderful to be inspired by another artist, but it is important to create your own style. Brush and palette knife, layer upon layer, And this is how Mediterranean Sonata unfolded. ARICA HILTON BIOGRAPHY: Perhaps it was because she was born on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, an important waterway for cross-cultural trade and the birth of great civilizations, that Arica Hilton brings a passion for our earth and its inhabitants to her life as an artist and global advocate. Whether hiking the Himalayas to experience the country’s culture, or cage diving with great white sharks off Guadalupe Island, or participating in scientific expeditions to document threats to the health of our oceans, Hilton is driven to pursue first-hand encounters with people and their living environments. The seeds for Hilton’s dauntless pursuits were sown early. At six-years-old she moved to the United States, not knowing a word of English. Her sense of displacement had a lasting impact, prompting a search to uncover where she belonged in the world. Hilton determined early on that her most illuminating pathway would be the road less taken – a pursuit that continues today. Near and far, Hilton seeks the unique and uncommon. Her adventures have included 22 visits to Asia. She has swum, run and biked her way through triathlons. She has participated in global initiatives for just governance and human security. And she inspires awareness and searches for solutions to improve living conditions for humanity and our earth as a whole. Hilton’s art and global advocacy are informed by the different schools of thought and cultures that she continually encounters. Hilton’s own creative pursuits began with writing poetry and expanded to painting when she began to illustrate her poems. Her artistic evolution sparked an interest in the realm of creation as she discovered mathematics, physics, quantum mechanics and string theory. Her studies solidified her passion for environmentalism when she learned that stars are nothing more than another extension of humanity – that the elements in the bloodstream are the same elements that comprise a star. The interconnection was what Hilton had been searching for her whole life. As Hilton says “We are the same as a star. How beautiful is that?” Today, Hilton is a visual artist, poet and global advocate who travels worldwide to enrich her life and the lives of others. She is based in Chicago, where she is the director and curator of Hilton Asmus...

My World is Full of Possibilities - Green/Yellow 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is...

My World is Full of Possibilities - Black/Red 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is Fu...

Acrylic on Acrylic with Recycled Plastic in Lightbox 24 × 18 inches 61 × 45.7 cm Based on the theories of infinite and parallel universes, MULTIVERSE is a visual rendering in the s...

My World is Full of Possibilities - Green 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is Full o...

My World is Full of Possibilities - Red/Green 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is Fu...

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 70 x 36 in (178 x 91 cm) (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discretio...

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas 30 x 30 in (76 x 76 cm) Tender words we spoke to one another are sealed in the secret vaults of heaven. One day like rain, they will fall ...

OIL ON CANVAS 48" x 84" (122 x 213 cm) ARTIST STATEMENT ABOUT THE PAINTING: Émilie du Châtelet was a brilliant mathematician and physicist of the 18th century, who also ...

Oil and recycled plastic on canvas 24 x 48 inches (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discretion of the client. Please ...

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 96 x 38 in (243 x 96 cm) "This collection was inspired by my ongoing fascination and respect for water and our environment, which has b...

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 96 x 38 in (243 x 96 cm) "This collection was inspired by my ongoing fascination and respect for water and our environment, which has bee...

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 68 x 62 in (173 x 157 cm) (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discreti...

Acrylic on Acrylic with Recycled Plastic in Lightbox 24 x 18 inches 61 × 45.7 cm Based on the theories of infinite and parallel universes, MULTIVERSE is a visual rendering in the s...

Acrylic on acrylic with recycled plastic 37 × 23 in (94 × 58.4 cm) "Since the dawn of man, human beings have sought the very nature of existence. As the seekers of truth compounde...

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 70 x 36 in (178 x 91 cm) (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discretion of...

Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cm) The inspiration for this painting is from the poem: "Let Me Tell You About Winds" Let me tell you about winds. They can go...

Acrylic on acrylic 49.25 × 38 in (125.1 × 96.5 cm) "Since the dawn of man, human beings have sought the very nature of existence. As the seekers of truth compounded their knowledg...

Hand painted mixed media on screen print. Edition size: 10 Painting based on a poem by 13th century Sufi mystic poet Rumi. "Tender words we spoke to one another Are sealed ...

Oil on Canvas 72 x 48 in (183 x 122 cm) This painting was part of the "Elements" Series. -Arica Hilton

A TIME TO HEAL - 20 x 16 inches Limited edition broadside (a poetry & art letterpress/archival pigment print) signed and numbered by the artist. Edition size: 100 + 10 ...

THE COLORS OF SOUND TANGERINE, RASPBERRY, TURQUOISE, VIOLET Oil on Canvas with recycled plastic. May be sold individually or as a set. Each painting is 17.5" x 17.5" framed THE ...

The background image on this dual panel acrylic on bamboo paper was taken from a pinting I did in 2011 called LIBERTAD which in Spanish means, “Freedom.” The front layer is a protect...

A Nocturne is a work of art relating to, inspired by or dedicated to the night. I Iove my night sky images. It is at night that I feel the most creative, the most energized and the m...

Violet is the color of imagination and spirituality. It stimulates the imagination and inspires high ideals. ... It helps people who are looking for the meaning of life and spiritual...

The color turquoise is associated with meanings of refreshing, feminine, calming, sophisticated, energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spirit...

Tangerine is a saturated, bold orange hue that aptly describes the exterior of the delicious fruit—the same fruit this fun hue derives its name from. ... Like most other orange hues, tangerine is associated with energy, youth, and happiness. It reminds me of the citrus trees...

The color raspberry represents sensual experiences that are bright and tangy, like a raspberry. In some kinds of religious art, the raspberry is the symbol for kindness. The red juic...

A Nocturne is a work of art relating to, inspired by or dedicated to the night. I Iove my night sky images. It is at night that I feel the most creative, the most energized and the m...

This painting is a dual panel acrylic on bamboo paper, the image taken from a painting I did in 2010 called MAKTUB, which in Arabic means, “It is Written The front layer is a protect...

In 2013, I was asked to curate the poetry for a sound and light installation by Italian artist Marco Nereo Rotelli at Northwestern University. Marco asked me to write a poem about sa...

I wanted to begin my new series with acknowledgment of my musical counterpart, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor and brilliant musician, who opened my eyes to see music – sound – in an i...

I wanted to begin my new series with acknowledgment of my musical counterpart, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor and brilliant musician, who opened my eyes to see music – sound – in an i...

“Jardin Du Monde” is my dreamlike homage to the impressionists via aa universal theme, The water worlds in the galaxy of stars. Hydrogen is the most plentiful...

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Inspired by the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond in Lincoln Park (Chicago) I wanted to capture the depth and light of this small snippet of nature in an urban setting. The painting unfolded...

I love the simplicity of this piece. It is a combination of two colors, sapphire blue and sage green - mixed with the blue to give it a turquoise hue. Another one of my “action” pain...

“Since the dawn of man, human beings have sought the very nature of existence. We grew up learning that our world, as we know it, is called a “Uni-Verse.” Uni, defined as “one; havin...

The title of this exhibition came long after I began painting. Originally, I was thinking about water, a main theme in my works. But this time, I wanted to touch upon water as an equ...

The most revered thing on earth is water. Not only because it is vital to survival but because it is the essence of life. When we look at the chemical composition of the universe, we...

As each of the seekers of truth compounded their knowledge one on top of the other, they offered the possibility that there may be other worlds that exist beyond our tangible and vis...

Acrylic on Acrylic with Recycled Plastic 48 x 96 inches 121.9 x 243.8 cm Based on the theories of infinite and parallel universes, MULTIVERSE is a visual rendering in the space/tim...

Archival Pigment Print on canvas Edition size: 10 plus 2 artist proofs Each canvas is hand painted by the artist Available in the following sizes: 20" x 40" • 30" x 60" • 36" x 72" • 47" x 96" “American Icon” examines the world’s perception of America. It combines quintessential American imagery to create a depiction of this nation as seen through the eyes of the world. From the Founding Fathers to Facebook, Cowboys and the Wild West; The Wright Brothers to PanAm; Mickey Mouse to Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Elvis; Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron...

Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas A Nebula is an interstellar cloud of dust and gases where stars are born. The Swan Nebula (which is also called the Omega Nebula and catalogued as Me...

“American Icon” examines the world’s perception of America. It combines quintessential American imagery to create a depiction of this nation as seen through the eyes of the world. From the Founding Fathers to Facebook; Cowboys and the Wild West; The Wright Brothers to PanAm; Mickey Mouse to Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Elvis; Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron...