ARO
(b. 1975, Quebec City, Canada)
ARO (Caroline Bergeron) is a contemporary abstract painter whose work offers collectors a powerful synthesis of emotional authenticity, gestural intensity, and strong market momentum. Working intuitively and without formal academic training, ARO has developed a distinctive painterly language rooted in transformation, vulnerability, and personal truth. Her paintings resonate through bold movement, layered surfaces, and a visceral use of colour that invites deep emotional engagement and sustained viewing.
ARO’s commitment to art emerged through a decisive and courageous career transformation. After a successful entrepreneurial life—including senior roles as Director of Business Development for Campbell’s Soups and as owner of acclaimed restaurants in Old Quebec—she began painting at the age of 42 following a pivotal creative workshop in 2017. What began as a moment of personal awakening quickly evolved into a disciplined, full-time artistic practice. Since that turning point, ARO has demonstrated exceptional focus, productivity, and dedication, establishing herself rapidly within the international contemporary art landscape.
Her paintings are characterized by spontaneous gesture, tactile surfaces, and an emotionally charged palette, drawing from traditions of lyrical abstraction and action painting. Through layered applications of paint and instinctive mark-making, ARO creates compositions that balance chaos and clarity—works that feel immediate yet deeply considered. Each canvas functions as an emotional marker, offering collectors a work that communicates resilience, introspection, and the courage of reinvention.
ARO’s rise has been notably swift and international in scope. Her work has been exhibited across Canada, the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with presentations at high-profile venues including the Carrousel du Louvre (Paris), World Art Dubai, the Museum of Civilization in Cairo, and the Venice Biennale (Art & Technology). Her institutional debut at the MACVR3D Contemporary Art Museum in France in 2020 marked a significant milestone in her global visibility. A defining moment in her career came when she personally presented one of her paintings to Michelle Obama—an event that underscored the cultural and symbolic resonance of her work. She was represented by the John Mann Gallery in St. Catharines until the closure of the gallery in 2025.
Her market credibility has been reinforced through professional appraisals, including evaluations by Canadian art experts (2018) and Akoun (France, 2020), confirming her growing value within the contemporary art market. ARO has also been featured in prominent publications such as Architectural Digest and Beyond Luxury Magazine, further solidifying her profile among collectors and tastemakers.
Collector’s Perspective:
ARO’s market is experiencing exceptional growth. Over the past year alone, more than 70 works have sold, generating over $500,000 in sales—clear evidence of strong demand and an active, expanding collector base. Her international exposure continues to drive interest from North American and global buyers, positioning her as one of the most dynamic emerging artists in today’s market. With a consistent studio output, disciplined practice, and a scheduled 20% price increase, ARO’s work represents a timely acquisition opportunity for collectors seeking both emotional impact and investment potential.
This group of works, currently available from the artist’s collection, offers collectors the opportunity to acquire paintings at a pivotal moment in her career trajectory. For those drawn to art that combines expressive power, personal narrative, and upward market momentum, ARO’s paintings stand as compelling additions to contemporary collections.
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ARO. Libre comme l'air, 2025 (Reflective collection) acrylic, resin on canvas 40" x 30" $4,200
ARO. Les beaux jours (The Beautiful Days), 2025 acrylic, resin on canvas (Black Frame) 36" x 24" $3,000.
ARO. Oser exister (Dare to Exist), 2025 acrylic, resin on canvas (Black Frame) 40" x 30" $4,200.
**SOLD** ARO. Pour une raison (For a Reason), 2024 acrylic on canvas with a black Frame 30" x 30" $2,400
ARO. Éclats de vérité (Shards of Truth), 2025 acrylic, resin on canvas (Black Frame) 20" x 20" $1,800
ARO. Ce qu’on laisse derrière nous (What we leave Behind), 2025 Acrylic, resin on canvas 40" x 40" $5,000
ARO. Strong Enough, 2025 Acrylic, resin on canvas 36" x 24" $3,000
ARO Healing, 2025 acrylic, resin on canvas 36" x 24" $3,000
ARO. Explorer l'inexploité, 2024 acrylic, resin on canvas 24" x 24" $2,000