Aaron Knight is a U.S. visual artist and photographer who works exclusively with the female form. His photography blends sensual imagery with a painterly style to bring alternate realities tantalizingly close to the viewer.
His unorthodox aesthetic blends visual allure with classic art, theatricality, and performance to produce work that is neither overpowered by indulgence nor bound by modesty. A second-generation artist, an American raised in the Middle East, The artist is formally trained in painting, sculpture, and theater design. His alternate realities are independent of their photographic medium.
These fictional narratives are not intended to be a technical tour de force but to tell a story. He sees photographic equipment as merely a means to an end. His interest lies in preparing the scene in front of the camera. He sorts and selects the few images he will transform by manipulating the colors and tones. This artist's visual language is built on diverse artistic traditions that revere the body, from classical and modernist art to contemporary pin-up styles. His art explores perceptions of feminine beauty and sometimes challenges social convention. Artistic fundamentals of pattern, geometry, and texture remain integral to his work. His fundamental intent in blending aesthetics with sensual subject matter is to create an emotional response and curiosity from the viewer.
By design, these artworks appeal to collectors who engage emotionally and thoughtfully, seeking inspiration rather than being told what to think. His artistic philosophy rejects formulaic rules, predictability, and mass appeal. To explore a genre, he believes an artist must contribute new ideas and meaning.