Midnight River
Artist: Harold Betton (American, 1929–2009)
A moody landscape painted during the height of the American Abstract Expressionist movement. Benton used sweeping blue and black strokes to capture the movement of water under moonlight. The painting anchors the museum’s modernist holdings.
Cityscape in Motion
Mixed Media collage, 1987
Artist: Alicia Martínez (Mexican-American, b. 1955)
Martínez layers photographs, newspapers, and acrylic paint to create a fragmented view of urban life in the late 20th century. Her work reflects themes of migration, adaptation, and cultural blending in modern cities.
Aurora Rising
Bronze, 2005
Artist: Jean-Paul Fournier (French, b. 1969)
Commissioned specifically for the Aurora Art Museum’s opening of its downtown wing, this abstract bronze sculpture greets visitors at the main entrance plaza. Its upward-sweeping form symbolizes growth, renewal, and the city’s evolving cultural identity.
Threads of Silence
Textile installation, 2010
Artist: Mina Okada (Japanese, b. 1972)
Woven from indigo-dyed fabric strips, this large-scale hanging piece explores the absence of sound and communication. The shifting folds of fabric create shadow patterns that change with the gallery’s lighting, echoing the museum’s thematic interest in perception.
Ceremonial Vessel
Hand-carved clay, c. 800 CE
Origin: Mesoamerica
This earthenware vessel, decorated with geometric patterns, was used in ceremonial rituals. It reflects the intricate artistry of pre-Columbian cultures and stands as a testament to the enduring role of art in spiritual life.
Self Portrait with Window
Oil on canvas, 1912
Artist: Clara Weiss (German, 1886–1932)
A rare example of early 20th-century female portraiture, Weiss’s self-portrait combines expressionist brushwork with a stark, direct gaze. The work provides insight into women’s growing presence in the European avant-garde.
Digital Landscape #4
Video projection with sound, 2018
Artist: Ravi Kapoor (Indian, b. 1984)
An immersive new media installation that reimagines traditional landscape painting through generative algorithms. Kapoor’s piece continuously evolves, ensuring no two viewings are exactly alike.
EXHIBITIONS
CURRENT
LIGHT & SHADOW
NEW DIMENSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ART
A collection of immersive installations exploring perception, contrast, and form. Featuring work from Elena Marquez, Devon Chen & Ayoka Wantanabe.
LOCAL VISIONS
ARTISTS OF OUR CITY
Celebrating the vibrant talent within our own community. Featuring work from Marcus Hall, Sofia Ramirez & Caleb Nguyen.
EXHIBITIONS
UPCOMING
THREADS OF MEMORY
OPENING OCTOBER 12
A textile-based exploration of heritage and storytelling
THE DIGITAL CANVAS
OPENING DECEMBER 1
Examining the intersection of art and technology.
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