Bio

Ethan Frederick Newman (b. Torrington, CT 1990) is known for his engaging abstract expressionist oil paintings and collages. An accomplished musician from an early age, he employs a swift and spontaneous approach to painting, imbuing his work with improvisational flair. Newman earned his BFA from Hartford Art School in 2018, where his talent was acknowledged through various scholarships and grants-most notably the prestigious Anna Ball Pierce Scholarship. He has exhibited solo at Five Points Gallery, Fred Giampietro Gallery, and Serendipity Gallery, along with numerous group exhibitions at esteemed venues such as Silvermine Gallery, Joseloff Gallery, and Washington Art Association Gallery. His artistic prowess has earned him multiple accolades, including the Rudolph F. Zallinger Excellence in Painting Prize from the University of Hartford, and a first-place win in the Five Points Juried Biennial in 2017. His paintings reside in numerous collections internationally.