Aaron Gardner is a graduate of Morehouse College, originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Working across various mixed medias, he uses texture and depth to explore themes of identity, self-worth, and personal growth. His practice is rooted in self-exploration, using the tactile qualities of materials as a language to navigate complex emotions and questions of becoming. What began as a personal outlet has evolved into a passion for creating works that blend abstraction and figuration, reflecting the layered complexity of identity and transformation.