Dillon Beck

2026 is a new year. A new opportunity to change the world. New paintings to make. New things to try. What was is inconsequential; what will be is everything. Here’s a favorite painting of mine in 2025 (Oscillation), followed by my favorite moment of 2025 (💍), and then some other stuff from my personal non-artist human existence for those interested. Incredibly fortunate to have the chance to rekindle the flame with after all these years! Can’t wait to paint more and love more in 2026.

Onward and upward ♥️

The Father, The Son, and The Holy Sculpture 👥 Aerosol and Latex on Composite Sculpture, 7’x16”x16” 👥 A collaborative sculpture I painted that my super cool dad Martin J Beck made for our show last year at , available through the silent auction for ! ALL proceeds go to .health to help further access to healthcare for ALL. YES, ALL. Get your tickets (or bid now!) at artforlifecolumbus.org - the auction will be taking place on 10/26 from 11am-4pm across several downtown galleries: .gallery

Bypass 🪢 Aerosol on Cradled Wood Panel, Framed, 24x24” 🪢 From the EKISTICS series shown at the in 2024. Excited to be working on some more ideas in this vein - deeply inspired by the work of Wayne Thiebaud. I always try to leave my work open ended-ish; I just want to write the intro, not tell the whole story. What does it make you think of?

Oscillation ∿ Aerosol on (7) Cradled Wood Panels, Framed, 94x40” ∿ A visual representation of our current phase of reality 🙃 I wanted to portray a sense of tension and familiarity - if there was a “you are here” marker it would be right at the beginning 📍 Incredibly fun to paint and one of my favorite pieces I’ve made. Was feeling very inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s paintings of roadways in San Francisco! Originally on display at the . Swipe for some process pics, thanks for looking!

The View From Here ⛰️ Aerosol on Dimensional Cut Wood, 14 x 24” ⛰️ Mentally, I’m here: the warm light of a crackling fire, the crisp cool air outside, in a peaceful world of my own making. Hope it brings you some warmth and peace as well! One of several pieces from the “VIBRANCY” show that was recently up at , now resting comfortably on the walls of my studio at . DM if interested, but thanks for looking regardless ❤️‍🔥

Art lovers: this is the last weekend to go see VIBRANCY at ! Lots of amazing work from , , , , and a bunch of new stuff from yours truly. The show is up through 3/16 and the weather is pretty much perfect - take a little cruise out to Mansfield and check it out! Admission is free but donations are always called for - they do great work at curating a warm and beautiful space that is available and accessible to all, which is something we need a whole lot more of in this world.

Village I 🏘️ Aerosol on Cradled Wood Panel, Framed, 24 x 24” 🏘️ It takes a village! Part of my new body of work, currently on display at through March 16th as part of the exhibit “VIBRANCY”. An exploration in space, depth, and most importantly: COLOR. They are open almost every day of the week, just check their website before you make the trip out there! It’s a truly incredible space and I highly encourage you to go check it out if you can make it! As always, message me if you’re interested in anything you see :)

Open Heart II 💙 Aerosol on Dimensional Cut Wood, Framed, 15 x 20” 💙 Another new piece featured in the show VIBRANCY at the . This series of dimensionally cut wood wall sculptures (this and “Open Heart I”) are reminders that it’s important to zoom in sometimes - the world is a big scary place, but it’s important to take stock in what you already have and nurture that. If you’re interested in immersing yourself in good vibes and lots of color you should check out the exhibit - it’s open to the public through 3/16. If you’d like to take home one of these pieces or want to preview available works just shoot me a message :)

Town Square II 📦 Aerosol on Cradled Wood Panel, Framed, 24 x 24” 📦 Hear ye, hear ye, VIBRANCY opens today (2/1/25) from 2-4pm at . Just think of it like this: You’ll basically be in the equivalent of the home in the center of this painting. Come through, bathe in color and good vibes, and be out in time for dinner. Now That’s What I Call Saturday!®

Open Heart I 🫀 Aerosol on Dimensional Cut Wood, Framed, 15 x 20” 🫀 One of several new pieces for the show VIBRANCY, opening Saturday, February 1st from 2-4pm at !!! This piece (along with a companion piece in the show) is a meditation on self reflection and looking inward. There’s a TON of amazing stuff in this show - sculptures from my wonderful father, , flowing installations from , abstract paintings from , and awesome sculptures and paintings from .

Open to all and free to enjoy! Come meet the artists at the opening reception on 2/1/25 from 2-4pm, but if you can’t make the opening the show is up through 3/16/25. Interested in any of the work and can’t make it? DM me for a list of available works! If you’re at the opening tomorrow come say hello 👋

HUGE shoutout to my friend for wood cutting help, emotional support, and lots of espresso 🫡