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Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

American, b. 1995

Axel Getz is a New York City-based visual artist recognized for compelling abstract works characterized by heavy impasto and richly textured surfaces. Working primarily in oil paint and often incorporating mixed media such as gold leaf, his process-driven practice investigates themes of transformation, materiality, perception, and the paradoxical beauty found within systems in flux. With over a decade of experience, Getz has exhibited in group and solo shows internationally and across the United States, including New York City, Seoul, Martha’s Vineyard, and Palm Beach.

Central to Getz's work is an exploration of environmental and historical undercurrents. He confronts the unsettling aesthetics of ecological imbalance, drawing inspiration from phenomena like the atmospheric intensity of pollution-altered sunsets or the hypnotic, unnatural spread of algae blooms. The tactile, almost sculptural quality of his paint application becomes intrinsic to the subject, mirroring dense organic matter or atmospheric particulates, thereby translating commentary into a visceral, material encounter.

Alongside these environmental concerns, Getz engages with the transcendent, the cosmic, and the sacred. His significant "Illuminated Surfaces" series references diverse influences, from the perceptual depth of the Light and Space movement to the celestial mapping of Giotto's frescoes and the devotional intensity of Byzantine icons. Here, gold leaf is employed not just for its historical resonance with the divine but as an active element exploring light, value, and impermanence.

This deep engagement with visible and invisible forces extends to Getz's examination of queer nostalgia and the fractured transmission of LGBTQ+ histories. Viewing his practice as an act of "excavation" and "mapping the unrecorded," he draws parallels between the ephemeral traces found in obscured archives or personal memory and the shifting, vulnerable states observed in the natural world. His process, which embraces unpredictability, mirrors the inherent instability and resilience found in both ecosystems and marginalized narratives.

Through meticulous technique and layered conceptual inquiries, Axel Getz creates materially dynamic and deeply contemplative artworks. His paintings invite viewers to engage with the shifting surfaces of abstraction, finding resonance between the transformations of nature, the weight of history, and the complexities of contemporary perception.

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Artist: Axel Getz
Prism, Iridescent Abstract Watercolor Linear Art Drawing in blue, turquoise
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This captivating study by artist Axel Getz, titled "Prism," masterfully translates a dynamic, flowing energy into a captivating linear abstraction that celebrates the full spectrum o...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Aqua, Iridescent Abstract Watercolor Linear Art Drawing in blue, turquoise
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming study by artist Axel Getz translates a dynamic, flowing energy into a captivating linear abstraction. Flowing, horizontal waves of sparkling color animate the piece, vi...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

No Obits - Framed Abstract Collage Crystal Watercolor Painting in Red, Black
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compelling and historically resonant artwork, "No Obits," immediately confronts the viewer with its stark, repeated declaration, drawn from a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. T...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

On Sale - Mischievous Winds, Silver, Blue, Black abstract framed watercolor
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axel Getz's large framed artwork, "Mischievous Winds," unleashes a captivating whirlwind of abstract energy and fluid motion across the canvas. This striking piece embodies the playf...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Lagoon, Small Abstract Watercolor Linear Art Drawing in blue, aqua, silver
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming study by artist Axel Getz translates a dynamic, flowing energy into a captivating linear abstraction. Flowing, horizontal waves of sparkling color animate the piece, st...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Bars, Linear Abstract Art in Blue, Aqua, Iridescent Silver, and green
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axel Getz's contemplative piece, "Bars," offers a serene exploration of structure through calming vertical bands of cool blues and tranquil teals. While the title might initially sug...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Palace, South Korean Styled Watercolor in Green, red, yellow, black
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axel Getz's framed artwork, "Palace," is a vibrant and energetic homage to the magnificent Gyeongbokgung in South Korea. The piece masterfully translates the architectural grandeur, ...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Marsh, Small Abstract Watercolor Linear Art Drawing in green, black, silver
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming study by Axel Getz translates a dynamic, flowing energy into a captivating linear abstraction. Flowing, horizontal waves of sparkling color animate the piece, suggestin...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sunrise, Small Abstract Watercolor Linear Art Drawing in blue, orange, silver
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming study by artist Axel Getz translates a bright, playful energy into a captivating linear abstraction. Flowing, horizontal waves of sparkling color animate the piece, sug...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Squid, Watercolor Abstract Painting in Iridescent Multicolor
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axel Getz's captivating artwork, titled "Squid," plunges the viewer into a dynamic and brilliantly imagined underwater realm, reinterpreting the enigmatic cephalopod through his sign...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

On Sale - Haven: Abstract Sedona Landscape Framed Painting Linear Art
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Haven" translates the distinctive energy and landscape of Sedona, Arizona, into a captivating linear abstraction. The canvas is animated by flowing, horizontal waves of color that s...
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2010s Abstract Axel Getz Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

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