Yugen

An Exhibition of Works by Emerging Artist Houston Christopherson

🔍 About the Exhibition

Houston Christopherson’s work is an act of introspection that invites viewers to enter a state of contemplation.

Christopherson meticulously blurs the line between organization and chaos. Although his pieces appear minimalist, every measurement and line is carefully considered before it is scribed. His exacting approach to craftsmanship frequently incorporates industrial materials. Smooth, reflective surfaces contrast with carefully painted layers of atmospheric color. Symmetry and geometry establish a rhythm within each composition, only to be disrupted by a subtle change or an unexpected empty space.

🎨 About the Artist

Christopherson was born in Ohio and raised in Pennsylvania. After traveling extensively throughout the United States, he settled in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 2022. His earliest artistic practice developed within the skateboarding subculture. Influenced by its rebellious nature, he spent many years engaged in intentional self-exploration.

In April 2012, this early foundation merged with a fine-art pathway after Christopherson encountered the creative work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. That experience inspired a deep, self-directed exploration of studio painting that has continued to intensify. During the 14 years since, Christopherson has created thousands of pieces.

💬 Artist Statement

“The show begins with an explosive representation of the infinite world of forms. Etched aluminum and Mylar® serve as a self-reflective mirror, alongside hand-painted and drawn elements that deepen the complexity of this infinite world. These forms are created on intentionally collected and repurposed materials.

“As the show progresses in a circular arc, the forms begin to diminish, eventually becoming a meditative and repetitive grid with minor variations within each piece. These pieces provide a necessary balance, creating harmony among the intricate aspects of the show.

“We conclude with a progression toward hollow forms of wood and metal. In their raw state, they serve as the nameless, formless beginning of all things, pointing the way back to all infinite forms.”