Where Are They Now?

The Daily Palette often features art from the Graduate Archive to celebrate exemplary work by students who have earned advanced degrees in studio art from the University of Iowa. "Where Are They Now?" gives us the exciting opportunity to catch up with some of these artists, to find out what they have been up to since leaving school and to feature their more contemporary work! Look for links to their previous appearance on The Daily Palette below.

AARON LURTH
Brighton Crack, Pigmented inkjet print, 15" x 22.5", 2014

Aaron Lurth is an artist and educator living and working in Decorah, Iowa. He received his MFA from the University of Iowa in 2012 where he was also a Virgil M. Beall Fellow. Aaron's current work investigates the quirky, odd or mundane moments of life while traveling. Aaron seeks those moments when the carefully manicured public images crack or fade, and the quirks of life shine through.

Aaron's work has been used by National Geographic, ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV.com, Time, The Des Moines Register, General Electric, CNET.com, The Iowa Review, Photography Served, and his latest documentary films have screened on PBS's "The Filmmakers Lounge" as well as film festivals both nationally and internationally.

Aaron Lurth's website

Aaron Lurth from the Graduate Archive