Bio

Ethan Frederick Newman (b. Torrington, CT 1990) is known for his visceral, expressionistic oil paintings, often depicting figures constrained within natural environments and caught in states of tension and psychological distress. Medieval martyrdom imagery, Celtic mythology, his upbringing in a Christian cult, and living with a chronic autoimmune condition, inform his ongoing interest in bodies that persist under pressure and navigate states of constraint, survival, and transformation. Earning his BFA from Hartford Art School in 2018, Newman’s 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.