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Christopher Owen Nelson Art

American, b. 1979
Christopher Owen Nelson thrives in the landscape of the American West. As a Colorado native, he studied fine arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design where he learned classical methods in drawing and painting. While developing a deep appreciation for composition and form, Nelson focused on alternative materials; sculpting with used carpet, found objects and painting on glass. At one point, he pursued a career in construction— gaining valuable knowledge in concrete, steel and woodworking that would provide the substructure for a new and innovative artistic approach. For Nelson, critical attention and art world accolades have been swift and abundant. Early honors include the Painting Award at the 15th National Prize Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, Massachusetts (awarded by Paul Ha, the director of the List Visual Art Center at M.I.T.). Recently Nelson’s achievements have been featured in several national publications, including: Western Art Collector; Luxe Interiors and Design; Western Art and Architecture; Santa Fean magazine, and American Art Collector. Through prestigious exhibitions and collections, his artworks have travelled the globe. Early into his career, Nelson boasts over a dozen solo exhibitions in addition to numerous private and public acquisitions worldwide. Expanding upon his limitless drive for creativity, Nelson is also an avid singer and songwriter—exploring feelings of beauty and loss, lightness and dark intertwined. These same concepts are mirrored in some of his art, wherein barren trees fracture solitary space. A consistent thread that runs throughout all of his work is a need to transform shadow and grit into something bright and smooth. Nelson’s portraiture suggests that even the people we are the most intimate with will forever remain mysterious beings, delving into infinite soul-searching. Nelson’s creations reveal the dynamic nature of existence, thought and feeling aligning within a vision uniquely his own. Combining his skills in painting, construction and songwriting, Nelson illustrates deliberate yet subconscious narratives guided by lucid dreamscape. Mirroring his own self development, his work continues to grow in scale and in concept. Bound by no medium, he creates in a perpetual state of research and development. Striking his own path, he cuts a wide road for future pace setters. The art world follows in double time. "Deeply Driven… … by process and technique, I have allowed my work to evolve as an examination of self. There are seemingly endless parallels between how I approach my relationship with a subject, and how I approach my relationship with own individuality— perpetually excavating and exploring the layers beneath the physical in search of a deeper truth. My approach to form is always one born from a place of curiosity, limitless potential, and an acceptance of what something wants to be versus what I think it should be. My work is a manifestation of who I want to be and how I want to be seen and heard— creating with the intent of energetically communicating what I feel cannot be said." -Christopher Owen Nelson, 2019
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"Fractal Frost" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 48x48", 2021
"Fractal Frost" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 48x48", 2021

"Fractal Frost" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 48x48", 2021

By Christopher Owen Nelson

Located in Loveland, CO

"Fractal Frost" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 48x48x2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame needed - comes with custom metal bracket mount that is virtually unseen. "The env...

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2010s Contemporary Christopher Owen Nelson Art

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Acrylic, Acrylic Polymer

"Alpine" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2020
"Alpine" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2020

"Alpine" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2020

By Christopher Owen Nelson

Located in Loveland, CO

"Alpine" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 30x24x2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame needed - comes with custom metal bracket mount that is virtually unseen. "The environmen...

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2010s Contemporary Christopher Owen Nelson Art

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

"Backcountry" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 18x24", 2020
"Backcountry" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 18x24", 2020

"Backcountry" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 18x24", 2020

By Christopher Owen Nelson

Located in Loveland, CO

"Backcountry" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 18x24x~2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame needed - comes with custom metal bracket mount that is virtually unseen. "The envi...

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2010s Contemporary Christopher Owen Nelson Art

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

"The Light" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2019
"The Light" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2019

"The Light" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 30x24", 2019

By Christopher Owen Nelson

Located in Loveland, CO

"The Light" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 30x24x2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame needed - comes with custom metal bracket mount that is virtually unseen making the ima...

Category

2010s Contemporary Christopher Owen Nelson Art

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

"Gilded Place" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 36x30", 2020
"Gilded Place" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 36x30", 2020

"Gilded Place" Carved Acrylic Reverse Painting, 36x30", 2020

By Christopher Owen Nelson

Located in Loveland, CO

"Gilded Place" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 36x30x2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame needed - comes with custom metal bracket mount that is virtually unseen making the image appear to be floating. "The environment puts me in a state of meditation, which for me is normal, but now suddenly I am beginning to notice life. I am awake. I am listening. Absorbing information from the water and the trees in such a way that it makes me feel connected and attached." ABOUT THE ARTIST: Christopher Owen Nelson thrives in the landscape of the American West. As a Colorado native, he studied fine arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design where he learned classical methods in drawing and painting. While developing a deep appreciation for composition and form, Nelson focused on alternative materials; sculpting with used carpet...

Category

2010s Contemporary Christopher Owen Nelson Art

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

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Find a wide variety of authentic Christopher Owen Nelson art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Christopher Owen Nelson in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Christopher Owen Nelson art, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Gail Morris, Herb Kornfeld, and Jill Opelka. Christopher Owen Nelson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,680 and tops out at $11,100, while the average work can sell for $3,840.

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