Nick Aguayo

Selected Works

Exhibitions

Biography

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Gasoline." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 96" x 86" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (243.84 x 218.44 x 6.99 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Gasoline,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
96" x 86" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (243.84 x 218.44 x 6.99 cm)
Inventory #AGU309
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Summer Knowledge." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 96" x 86" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (243.84 x 218.44 x 6.99 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Summer Knowledge,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
96" x 86" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (243.84 x 218.44 x 6.99 cm)
Inventory #AGU310
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Nails." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 102 ¹⁄₂" x 90" x 2" [HxWxD] (260.35 x 228.6 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on muslin. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Nails,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on muslin
102 ¹⁄₂" x 90" x 2" [HxWxD] (260.35 x 228.6 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #AGU294
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "New High Street." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 108" x 86" [HxW] (274.32 x 218.44 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“New High Street,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
108" x 86" [HxW] (274.32 x 218.44 cm)
Inventory #AGU297
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Elma." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 36" x 36" x 2" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Elma,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
36" x 36" x 2" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #AGU315
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Head." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 48" x 36" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Head,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
48" x 36" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #AGU300
Signed, dated and titled verso
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Lounge Lizard." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 40" x 30" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.81 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Lounge Lizard,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
40" x 30" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.81 cm)
Inventory #AGU303
Signed, dated and titled verso
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Lexicon Devil." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 87" x 72" x 2" [HxWxD] (220.98 x 182.88 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on muslin. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Lexicon Devil,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on muslin
87" x 72" x 2" [HxWxD] (220.98 x 182.88 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #AGU291
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Crepuscule with Nelly." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 66" x 66" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (167.64 x 167.64 x 6.99 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Crepuscule with Nelly,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
66" x 66" x 2 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (167.64 x 167.64 x 6.99 cm)
Inventory #AGU312
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Aberdeen." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 36" x 36" x 2" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Aberdeen,” 2024
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
36" x 36" x 2" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #AGU314
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

This image depicts an artwork by Nick Aguayo titled "Ord." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 32 ¹⁄₄" x 32 ¹⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (81.91 x 81.91 x 5.71 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and marble dust on canvas. — **Nick Aguayo**
“Ord,” 2023
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
32 ¹⁄₄" x 32 ¹⁄₄" x 2 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (81.91 x 81.91 x 5.71 cm)
Inventory #AGU280
Signed, titled and dated verso
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

Nick Aguayo “Moon Dog,” 2022 — **Nick Aguayo**
“Moon Dog,” 2022
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
86" x 86" [HxW] (218.44 x 218.44 cm)
Inventory #AGU246
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

Nick Aguayo “Zoot Zot Blep,” 2022 — **Nick Aguayo**
“Zoot Zot Blep,” 2022
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
66" x 66" [HxW] (167.64 x 167.64 cm)
Inventory #AGU245
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox

Nick Aguayo “pizzicato,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“pizzicato,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
86 x 86 x 2" [HxWxD] (218.44 x 218.44 x 5.08 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Robert Wedemeyer

Nick Aguayo “placebo shampoo,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“placebo shampoo,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
24 x 24 x 1.5" [HxWxD] (60.96 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles

Nick Aguayo “waiting for the desert,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“waiting for the desert,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
60 x 48 x 1.5" [HxWxD] (152.4 x 121.92 x 3.81 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed and date on verso

Nick Aguayo “love buzz,” 2018 — **Nick Aguayo**
“love buzz,” 2018
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
36 x 36 x 1.5" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
Signed and date on verso

Nick Aguayo “ptooff,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“ptooff,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
48 x 48" [HxW] (121.92 x 121.92 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Robert Wedemeyer
Signed and dated on verso

Nick Aguayo “paper,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“paper,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
36 x 36 x 1.5" [HxWxD] (91.44 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Robert Wedemeyer
Signed and date on verso

Nick Aguayo “Alexandra,” 2019 — **Nick Aguayo**
“Alexandra,” 2019
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
81 x 82 x 2" [HxWxD] (205.74 x 208.28 x 5.08 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Robert Wedemeyer
Signed and dated on verso

Nick Aguayo, "Untitled," 2015, Acrylic, flashe, and marble dust, 86.50" H x 79" W, Photo cred: Robert Wedemeyer — **Nick Aguayo**
Untitled, 2015
Acrylic, flashe, and marble dust
86.50" H x 79" W
Photo cred: Robert Wedemeyer

Nick Aguayo “Untitled,” 2018 — **Nick Aguayo**
“Untitled,” 2018
Acrylic and marble dust on canvas
36" x 36" [HxW] (91.44 x 91.44 cm)
Inventory #AGU168
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Robert Wedemeyer

Nick Aguayo Untitled, 2017 — **Nick Aguayo**
"Untitled," 2017
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 36" [HxW] (91.44 x 91.44 cm)
signature line
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane

Nick Aguayo: Erasing A Flower

July 20 — September 7, 2024

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Gallery II

20 Years Anniversary Exhibition Part 2

June 26 — August 7, 2021

Vielmetter Los Angeles, Gallery I & II

Nick Aguayo: Wake the Town and Tell the People

September 7 — October 19, 2019

Vielmetter Los Angeles

Nick Aguayo

May 31 — July 5, 2014

Vielmetter Los Angeles

1984: Born in Palm Springs, California
: Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA

2012: MFA, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
2007: BA, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2024: "Erasing A Flower," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2023: “Some Trees,” The Floating Gallery, Auto Brake Center, Los Angeles, CA
: "Nick Aguayo," Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY
: "The Trial," Good Naked Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2022: "Art at Tamarisk," Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA
: Group Show, Blue Door Gallery, Guerneville, CA
2021: "20 Years," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
: "Via Cafe," Tif Sigfrids, Comer, GA
2020: "poem from home," curated by Rema Gholum, online
: "LA In Bloom: Seven Approaches to Abstraction," curated by Maryam Parsi, Werkartz, Los Angeles, CA
: "The Vista: Abstract Painting," Durden and Ray, Los Angeles, CA
: "Glyph," Unpaved Gallery, Yucca Valley, CA, Curated by Ryan Schneider
2019: "Wake the Town and Tell the People," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
: “Synthesis: Some Abstraction in Los Angeles,” Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
: "Works on Paper," The Pit, Los Angeles, CA
2017: “Crystal Flowers,” Index, Los Angeles, CA
: “Wrong II,” PØST, Los Angeles, CA
: “Vantage,” Finishing Concepts, Los Angeles, CA
: “Objective / Non Objective,” Gallery Also, Los Angeles, CA (Link)
2016: "Be With Me, a Small Exhibition of Large Paintings,” New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, NM
2015: "Black / White," curated by Brian Alfred, Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe, New York, NY
2014: Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Culver City, CA
2013: "Black Rabbit, White Hole," Samuel Freeman Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
: "Paradox Maintenance Technicians," Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CA
2012: UC Irvine Graduate Exhibition, LAXART, Los Angeles, CA
: "A Romantic Measure," Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
: UC Irvine Thesis Exhibition, Irvine, CA
: "Traumatic Materiality," Autonomie, Los Angeles, CA
2011: "My head is falling out, so Im standing on my stomach," Artist Curated Projects, The Armory Center for The Arts, Pasadena, CA
: "Ne Me Quitte Pas," University Art Gallery, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
2010: "Action (Un)Packed: Abstraction After Action," Commonspace, Los Angeles, CA
: "GLAMFA," California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
: Workspace Selects, House on Genesee, Los Angeles, CA
2007: Undergraduate Scholarship Exhibition, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
: "No Art Today," INMO Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
: Nick Aguayo Painting Exhibition, UCLA Undergraduate Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
: Hillel Juried Exhibition, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
: Senior Show, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Awards, Grants and Fellowships

2014: Emerging Artist Grant, Rema Hort Foundation, New York, NY
2009-2012: Fees Fellowship, University of California, Irvine
2007: Edward J. and Alice Mae Smith Award, UCLA Department of Art

Bibliography

2022: Aguyao, Nick. "Why This Art: ‘Montauk Highway'," Alta, June 29 (Link)
2019: Akers Point-Dexter, Kathryn. "Nick Aguayo at Vielmetter Los Angeles," Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles, October 2 (Link)
: Heitzman, Lorraine. "Vielmetter and Nicodim: 1700 South Santa Fe – Art Gains a Foothold," Art and Cake, September 23 (Link)
: Drambot, Shana Nys. "Art Guide: Saturday, September 7th in Downtown," LA Weekly, September 4 (Link)
2017: Adams, Lisa. "Art Los Angeles Contemporary 2016: Through the Eyes of a Painter," January 29
2016: Jadrnak, Jackie. "Enchanting art," Journal North, October 21
: Jansen, Char. "Artists' Desks," Artslant, January 27
: "The City of Angels in A Starring Role," Art Auction, January
2014: King, Jennifer. "Nick Aguayo at Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects," Artforum, October (Link)

Public Collections

: The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx, NY
: Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA

Exhibition Catalogues and Publications

2023: Aguayo, Nick. "Quarantine Drawings," La Loma Projects, Los Angeles, CA