Evan Abrahamson

  • BIO

    Evan Abrahamson is an artist whose practice is deeply engaged with the themes of impermanence and the nuanced interplay between chance and control. His formal education at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design provided the foundation for the mastery of drawing and painting that is both technically precise and conceptually ambitious. Recognized for his academic achievements, Abrahamson was awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship, among other honors, marking him as a dedicated and discerning presence in the field of fine art. 

Artist Statement

Abrahamson’s work resists easy categorization, transcending conventional artistic boundaries to explore the fleeting nature of existence, perception, and experience. His paintings are not simply visual objects but are meditative spaces where the transient quality of life is both observed and interrogated. Each work is a meticulous balance of control and spontaneity, where the final outcome is not fully predetermined but emerges through the subtle interaction of deliberate technique and the embrace of unpredictability. This approach reflects a broader inquiry into the nature of meaning—how it is not fixed, but rather something that materializes from the tension between order and chaos. 

Within each piece, there is a restrained yet profound commentary on the passage of time and the elusive nature of meaning. Abrahamson’s ability to capture the transient and the impermanent, while simultaneously imbuing these moments with a lasting significance, is a hallmark of his work. His canvases often embody a tension between the known and the unknown, prompting the observer to reflect on the boundaries between what is controlled and what is left to chance. It is this intellectual rigor and commitment to exploring the delicate dance of existence that has positioned him as a significant and contemplative voice in contemporary art.