Aubrey Hogan is a visual artist based in Eau Claire, creating under the name A.D., a family name passed down through generations and carried forward through his work. His studio practice is rooted in a deep appreciation for nature, texture, memory, and storytelling. His work is represented locally at Two Roots Gallery, exhibited at art fairs across the country, and collected by those drawn to art that feels both grounded and transcendent.

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Working primarily in heavy-body acrylic, Hogan embraces the impasto tradition of French Impressionism, allowing each brushstroke to remain visible and expressive. Thick layers of paint create tactile, dynamic surfaces where texture becomes an integral part of the narrative. His paintings explore themes of wilderness, wonder, resilience, and the sacredness woven into everyday life. Drawing inspiration from landscapes, national parks, folk symbolism, and the American West, he creates imagery that exists somewhere between memory and myth. Recurring motifs—including wandering astronauts, bison, wildflowers, and open horizons—serve as symbols of longing, exploration, and hope.

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At the center of Hogan’s practice is the belief that art is a form of sacred storytelling. In a distracted and fragmented world, he believes beauty has the power to slow us down, reconnect us to ourselves, and remind us of deeper truths that endure beneath the surface. Through his work, Hogan seeks to create moments of pause and reflection, inviting viewers back into a sense of wonder, goodness, and presence.