# Nick Weber (artist)

Nick Weber (born 1971) is an American painter based in Springs, New York, known for his figurative, abstract, and landscape works. Weber's paintings merge classical techniques with contemporary themes, addressing subjects such as politics, immigration, and apprehensive sexuality. In 2008, Weber exhibited a series that reinterpreted explicit imagery from internet pornography using classical painterly techniques, drawing attention and controversy.

## Early life and education

Weber earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Stanford University in 1993. In 1995, he relocated to Springs, New York, where his studio—located just a block from Jackson Pollock's—serves as both his workspace and, at times, a venue for exhibitions.

## Artistic style and techniques

Weber's paintings have been noted for their atmospheric quality, blending figurative and abstract elements. His creative process involves a multi-layered approach using drawing, painting, and mono-printing techniques. He applies oil paint onto plastic wrap, pressing it onto canvases to create recurring motifs. This method allows for the repetition of certain figures across multiple works.
A 2012 article describes his view of paintings as objects: "While galleries in general prefer that viewers not touch paintings on walls, Weber encourages this in his studio, and this simple act can transform how one experiences his work, especially in these intimate portraits."

## Immigrant series

In 2024, Weber introduced the "Immigrant Series," a collection of paintings exploring the lives and experiences of immigrants in the Hamptons. The series highlights the contributions and resilience of immigrant communities, reflecting themes of identity and belonging.

## Abstract works

Weber has recently begun exhibiting his abstract paintings, marking a shift from his earlier focus on figurative works. Inspired by the marine landscapes of the Hamptons and visions experienced during ayahuasca ceremonies. According to Weber, this body of work allows him to explore emotional and subconscious narratives.

## Exhibitions

Weber has exhibited primarily in the Northeastern United States.

### Solo exhibitions

* 2024 – Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY
* 2018 – Harper's Apartment, New York, NY
* 2018 – Springs General Store, East Hampton, NY
* 2017 – The Artist Study, Southampton, NY
* 2013 – QF Gallery, East Hampton, NY
* 2013 – The Artist Study, Sag Harbor, NY
* 2012 – Res Ipsa, Oakland, CA
* 2011 – Tripoli Gallery of Contemporary Art, Southampton, NY
* 2011 – John McWhinnie@Glenn Horowitz, East Hampton, NY
* 2011 – Res Ipsa, Oakland, CA
* 2011 – Orchard Windows Gallery, New York, NY
* 2010 – Orchard Windows Gallery, New York, NY
* 2009 – John McWhinnie@Glenn Horowitz, East Hampton, NY
* 2008 – NY Art & Design Armory Show (booth), New York, NY
* 2002 – Get Real Art, New York, NY
* 2001 – Get Real Art, New York, NY
* 2000 – John Harms Center for the Arts, Englewood, NJ
* 1997 – Estia, Amagansett, NY

### Selected group exhibitions

* 2024 – UNTITLED SUMMER, Chelsea Walls, New York, NY
* 2024 – Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY
* 2023 – The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, NY
* 2019 – Tripoli Gallery of Contemporary Art, Wainscott, NY
* 2019 – Eric Firestone Gallery, East Hampton, NY
* 2019 – Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
* 2017 – Boo-Hooray, Montauk, NY
* 2015 – Lazy Point, Amagansett, NY
* 2014 – Sealion Films, New York, NY
* 2012 – Anne Huntington Space, New York, NY
* 2010 – Brucennial by Vito Schnabel, New York, NY
* 2010 – Tripoli Gallery of Contemporary Art, Southampton, NY
* 2008 – The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, NY
* 2007 – Scope Art Fair (Fireplace Project), Wainscott, NY
* 2007 – The Fireplace Project, East Hampton, NY
* 2005 – Glen Horowitz Bookseller, East Hampton, NY
* 2004 – Glen Horowitz Bookseller, East Hampton, NY
* 2002 – National Academy, New York, NY
* 2002 – Guild Hall Members Show, East Hampton, NY
* 2000 – Gallery 601, New York, NY
* 1999 – Dance Art Space, Bridgehampton, NY
* 1998 – Tunnel Nightclub, New York, NY
* 1997 – American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York, NY
* 1997 – Sarah Rentschler Gallery, Hudson, NY
* 1994 – St. Michael's Art Cafe, Palo Alto, CA
* 1993 – Stanford University Graduation Show, Stanford, CA

## Publications

** Broadband. Res Ipsa Gallery with Kairos Editions, Oakland, Canada, 2012. ISBN: [9780985566605]

## Collections

Nick Weber's artworks are part of private collections in the United States and internationally. His collectors include notable figures such as artists Richard Prince and Lisa de Kooning, philanthropists Phil and Shelley Aarons, and rare book dealer Glenn Horowitz.
Additional collectors of Weber's work include actress Jennifer Coolidge, actors Liev Schreiber and Sean Penn, fashion designer Betsey Johnson, entrepreneur Tim Ferriss, and art dealers Bernard Ruiz-Picasso and Almine Rech. His portraits have also been commissioned by Abercrombie & Fitch and other private clients.