Mark Aronson, the senior paintings conservator at the Yale Center for British Art, has created an art exhibition featuring 31 small to tiny oil paintings of ice cream cones. The exhibition, titled Conescapes, is on display at the Aisling Gallery in New Haven through September 15.

From Cones to Art

Aronson’s journey into creating art featuring ice cream cones began in 2008 when he was attending a professional conference at Windsor Castle. He learned that ice cream was first served to an English monarch in 1671, and this sparked his interest in drawing cones. Over the years, Aronson has created numerous drawings and paintings of cones, which have now been compiled into the Conescapes exhibition.

The exhibition features a variety of cones, including those on flags, leaves, and in landscapes. Aronson has also included a series of cones painted using 26 different types of paint, which he has collected over the years. Each cone is unique and offers a different perspective on the subject.

A Unique Perspective

Aronson’s use of ice cream cones as a subject for his art may seem unusual, but it has allowed him to explore different themes and ideas. The cones have become a symbol for him, representing a way to juxtapose form, color, line, and value. The exhibition is not just about ice cream cones, but about the way Aronson sees the world and the way he wants to present it to the viewer.

The Conescapes exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in art, ice cream, or unique perspectives. It is on display at the Aisling Gallery in New Haven through September 15, and it is sure to delight and inspire all who visit.

Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.