AOL Artists

We commission, curate, coax and encourage talented artists worldwide to create original works of art for AOL and, in turn, the world.

"Art isn’t easy." - Stephen Sondheim

So we created a platform to help original works of art get made. And seen.
The week is half-way over. Let’s celebrate with a little Richard Serra… 

The week is half-way over. Let’s celebrate with a little Richard Serra… 

AOL Canvases by Jen Stark

As part of our September 2012 Collection, new AOL Artist Jen Stark created two stunning sculptures, Hole and Statum, as canvases for AOL.  

Stark has gained critical acclaim for her complex and colorful sculptures made out of precisely cut paper. Her work can be seen across the US, an is in the Smithsonian Museum of American Art’s permanent collection. Stark has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions at renowned art spaces such as LMAK Projects in New York and Martha Otero Gallery in Los Angeles.

Want to learn more about Jen Stark? Visit her AOL Artists page!

An amazing animation by Jen Stark. Music by Dan Deacon. 

Jen Stark is an upcoming AOL Artist. Two canvases that she created for AOL will be released on Friday, September 28!

August 29, 2012 Canvas Collection

From painters to sculptors, five new artists have joined the AOL Artists program. Erika SomogyiJessica SnowLauren CottonMatt W. Moore, and Rebeca Raney have created ten new canvases for AOL.

Erika Somogyi, a Brooklyn-based artist, creates complex sculptures and paintings that are both beautiful and fun. Rebeca Raney, another Brooklyn-based artist, creates work of a similar nature, using paint and sculpture to create work that is exciting and playful. The two actually met prior to joining the AOL Artists community while exhibiting at Monya Rowe Gallery. Jessica Snow, a San Francisco-based artist, is known for her colorful geometric paintings and installations. Her most recent group exhibition included the work of renowned artists such as Ellsworth Kelly and Sol LeWitt. Lauren Cotton, a Connecticut-based artist, creates large-scale installations out of neon tape. Her work has been exhibited at multiple galleries along the East Coast. Matt W Moore, based in Portland, Maine, creates work that spans a multitude of disciplines. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums internationally. We are thrilled to have such an eclectic group of creatives join the AOL Artists community.

The incredible developer on our team just introduced us to these pencil carvings by Dalton Ghetti. 

The incredible developer on our team just introduced us to these pencil carvings by Dalton Ghetti. 

Stunning work by Jen Stark

Stunning work by Jen Stark

Happy Hanukkah! Merry (almost) Christmas!
Above is one of AOL’s newest canvases - Boxes, created by AOL Artists Confetti System
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Happy Hanukkah! Merry (almost) Christmas!

Above is one of AOL’s newest canvases - Boxes, created by AOL Artists Confetti System

Click Here to make Boxes your background on AOL.com