In Aaron Romine’s recent paintings his characters have become
stand-ins for something larger. Although obviously recognizable as
specific people (they are all actually his friends), the work is contemplative and the scenes are a commentary on current culture. His painstaking
paintings have become psychological allegories. He has looked past pure sexuality into how his subjects relate to each other, pushing their
relationships to a level of intimacy. While influenced by such artists as Manet, Piazetta, Gaugin, Sargent, and Velazquez, his work has recently
veered away from (strictly) historical references.


Selected solo exhibitions: 2003: Kravets/Wehby, New York;
2001: Kravets/Wehby, New York; 1999: Kravets/Wehby, New York.
Selected group exhibitions: 2003: Sex, Karyn Lovegrove, Los Angeles; 2002: 21 Paintings from L.A., Fullerton Art Museum, San Bernardino; September Group Show, Kravets/Wehby, New York; 2001: Furor Scribendi, Angles Gallery, Los Angeles; Spring, Kravets/Wehby, New York; Before They Became Who They Are, Kravets/Wehby, New York; 2000: Collector’s Choice, Exit Art, New York; Tan Lines, Purple Orchid, Dallas.