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Contemporary Animal Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
The Guitarist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greg's witty and charming oil painting on aluminum comes framed in a floater frame which adds 1.75 inches all the way around. "Greg Decker is a visionary painter. His work epitomize...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Pink squire Moreno Pincas Contemporary art painting circus animal pastel horse
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas Unique work Hand-signed lower left by the artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jungle Rhythm By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Jungle Rhythm By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His color palette explores various harmo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orange Cat - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Orange Cat - Animal cat and still life painting , Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful pai...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

2 Toucans / 2 Cats - Animals Landscape Jungle Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
2 Toucans / 2 Cats - Animals Landscape Jungle Painting By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful painting...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Siesta - Animal Cats Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Siesta' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. The bright and vibrant colors could make any room feel more e...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colorful Jungle By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Colorful Jungle By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His color palette explores various har...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cheval (~35% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Cheval 2024 Oil on Canvas Size: 11.6 x 11.6 inches (29.5 x 29.5cm) Signed by hand COA provided ---------- Tags: #StellaJRichey #VisualArtist #D...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Desert Night Fox
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting is part of a series of whimsical foxes. For these pieces, Tara has a collection of small toy foxes that she sets up like a still life for reference. I needed a dark background to offset the desert sand and warm hues of the fox, so I added in a dark sky flecked with little stars, Tara explains of this painting. I think of foxes as mystical creatures, leading the viewer to an otherworldly destination.

About the Artist

Desert Night...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Cat - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Black Cat' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful floral setting. 'Black Cat' adds a touch of whimsy and color to any...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boots N Katz - Cats Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Boots N Katz' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful floral setting. The bright and vibrant colors of the flowers and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

2 Toucans 2 Cats - Animal Landscape Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
2 Toucans 2 Cats - Animal Landscape Painting By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Double Trouble - Animal Cats Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Double Trouble' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. 'Double Trouble' adds a touch of whimsy and color to ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Vase Black Cat - Animal Still-Life Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Red Vase Black Cat - Animal still life painting , Oil on canvas By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jungle Rhapsody by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Jungle Rhapsody by Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His color palette explores various harm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Great Lounger - Animal Cats Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'The Great Lounger' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. The bright and vibrant colors of the flowers and c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pretzel Cats - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Pretzel Cats' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful floral setting. The bright and vibrant colors of the flowers and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tom - Animal Cats Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Tom' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. The bright and vibrant colors of the flowers and cat could make ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tigers Animal Paradise Tropical Jungle Painting Surrealist Art Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
Original Painting tigers in jungle by river with reflection, tropical jungle setting. Titled "Paper Boat". Hand signed recto and titled verso. Framed 25.5 X 21.5 Canvas is 24 X 20...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cuddling Cats - Animal Oil Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
"Cuddling Cats" is a beautiful painting that captures the heartwarming image of two feline companions snuggled up together. The painting portrays the intimate moment with stunning de...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sky
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Sky Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.5" x 12.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provenanc...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Diablito colgando" art toy, red devil, pop art, Mexican, contempo, sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Peace Blessings Portland - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Ascending and soaring blue birds give rhythm and grace to the city. This is an artists memory of the city of Portland emphasizing the river and bridges. 'Peace Blessings Portland' -...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Lines Bunny Pair
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Blue Lines Bunny Pair Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 19.5" x 14.5" Framed Dimensions: 22" x 17.5" Signature: Signed Verso Editi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tigre atacando" 1/20, mini sculpture, special edition, art toy, tiger, Mexican
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Gordon
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Gordon Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 12" x 7" Framed Dimensions: 16" x 11" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provenance...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Narcissus Duo 2
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts two gestural figures of Bunnies against a vibrant green background with thick black paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tigre IV" art toy, smiling jaguar, pop art, mexican art, mask, nature
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Green Koi (Pond, Lush, Green, Red, Movement, Fish)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jill Opelka Green Koi Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24 x 18 inches Framed: 30 x 24 x 1.5 inches Signed COA provided Tags: Koi, Pond, Lush, Green, Red, Movement, Fish *Framed in a gold wooden frame - ready to hang ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt on her sofa, crafted from old jeans – a testament to her work and creativity. Descending to her lower-level gallery, her larger original pieces, each with personal anecdotes, take center stage. From a nostalgic converse painting symbolizing childhood choices to a rescued roadside goat immortalized on canvas, her stories are as captivating as her art. Jill Opelka's creations, drawing inspiration from her life's moments, offer a personal touch that adds warmth to any home. From customized shoe and teacup paintings perfect for gifts to commissioned portraits...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

"Tigre atacando II" art toy, tiger, pop art, Mexican, contemporary, sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Blue Ascension Magic Moment
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Blue Ascension Magic Moment Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Canvas Unframed Dimensions: 48" x 48" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provenance: Hun...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tigre vidente" art toy, three eyed tiger, pop art, mexican art, mask, nature
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Tigre atacando I" art toy, tiger, pop art, Mexican, contemporary, sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
A piece from the exhibition "Cosmic Duality" by artist Mr. Mitote. Mitote is a term we use today to describe a lively, noisy, and excessive gathering. It’s also used to depict tumultuous gatherings marked by disorder, commotion, and sometimes even quarrels. In the colonial past, mitote was a celebration commemorating the establishment of the New Spain kingdom, blending local pride with imperial solemnity. However, throughout both ancient times and the present day, mitotes serve as rituals embedded in the culture and religiosity of various indigenous groups in Mexico, such as the Nahua, Cora, Tepehuan, and Huichol. Adorned in rich attire, gathered around a fire amidst the sounds of musical instruments, and under the intoxicating influence of alcoholic beverages, mitotes serve as occasions to invoke sacred beings—whether protective deities of nature or Christian saints associated with agriculture—to pray for bountiful harvests. Mitotes encompass and have always embodied rites, myths, and life. In homage to the artist’s name, this exhibition is presented as a mitote: a celebration displaying the intimate mythologies of its creator through various artistic expressions such as sculpture, artwork, and video. Cosmic Duality is a concept wherein Mr. Mitote delves into memories of his childhood from a contemporary perspective. His mother introduced him at a young age to the traditions and customs of her native Maltrata, Veracruz, a town steeped in the memory of a noble past wherein it fought for its autonomy. Every year on January 1st, to invoke prosperity, the dance of the huehues (meaning “old people” or “elders” in Nahuatl) is performed. According to oral and local traditions, these characters embody foes in a mocked and vanquished manner, dancing beneath the lash of a tiger or devil. Their costumes feature pre-Columbian symbols merged with elements evoking nature, alongside nods to contemporary entertainment culture. Through the observation and interpretation of nature, numerous ancestral cultures created dual cosmologies. Far from viewing opposites, they conceived of dual complementary systems such as chaos-order, cold-heat, humidity-drought, feminine-masculine, and life-death, among others, to uphold cosmic order. Placed within the context of Mexico City, Mr. Mitote reimagines these enduring principles from ancient religious practices alongside contemporary languages. He does so through vibrant entities that blend tradition and innovation, memory and fantasy, past and present, ancestral ceremonies, and urban rituals. Each artwork serves as a reminder that across all latitudes and human territories, culture thrives, tradition evolves continuously, the past is revitalized, and the present shapes the path forward into the future. The body has served as the quintessential conduit bridging two dual dimensions: the human and the divine, the earthly and the celestial, the microcosm and the macrocosm. In several of his artworks, Mr. Mitote invokes propitiatory dances, and ritual practices, aimed at attracting abundant rain and fostering good harvests, many of which entail risking the physical well-being and even the lives of participants. The tiger hunt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Resin, Paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Silver Score
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Silver Score Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 22.5" x 17.5" Framed Dimensions: 29.5" x 24.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Un...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Liliana 3
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Liliana 3 Date: 2021 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 15" x 12" Framed Dimensions: 17" x 14" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Proven...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flop Ears
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Flop Ears Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.5" x 12.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Pro...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arent I Pretty - Animal Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A beautiful rooster is very proud of himself. Simple bold and beautiful. Arent I Pretty - Animal Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful painting...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

4 Orbs Hutch
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: 4 Orbs Hutch Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 24" x 20" Framed Dimensions: 27.5" x 23.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trinity Original Contemporary Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Trinity is a beautiful contemporart abstract mixed media painting by leading artist, Debra Ferrari.
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Pink Play
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Pink Play Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 11.75" x 9.5" Framed Dimensions: 15.5" x 13.25" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Uniq...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nashville
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Nashville Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 19" x 23" Framed Dimensions: 21.5" x 25.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Pr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Pink Diamonds Date: 2024 Medium: Oil & Acrylic w/ Diamond Dust on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 20" x 15.5" Framed Dimensions: 24" x 19.5" Signature: Si...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Chinensis Single
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Chinensis Single Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 25.5" x 19" Framed Dimensions: 30" x 23.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Un...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tama
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Tama Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 11.5" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 13" x 9.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provenanc...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Four Play Diamond Dust
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Four Play Diamond Dust Date: 2024 Medium: Oil & Acrylic w/ Diamond Dust on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 21" x 17" Framed Dimensions: 23.5" x 19.5" Signa...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Blue Oval
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Blue Oval Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14" x 12" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provena...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Big Time
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Big Time Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 24" x 18" Framed Dimensions: 27" x 21" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provena...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hutch Red Lion
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Hutch Red Lion Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 28" x 22" Framed Dimensions: 31.5" x 25.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Uniq...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunflowers And Horses - Animal Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Horses graze in a colorfl array of exotic foliage with oversized snflowers, creating a fantasy sirreal scene. Sunflowers And Horses - Animal Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hare Today
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Hare Today Date: 2021 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 14" x 10" Framed Dimensions: 20" x 16" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Prove...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Midas
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Midas Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.5" x 12.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provena...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Sea Moss
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Red Sea Moss Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 28" x 22" Framed Dimensions: 32" x 26" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Pro...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

By the Wild Air - Contemporary semi abstract painting
Located in London, GB
Christopher Rainham has always been inspired by the natural world and more specifically an experience of the natural world. He is inspired by the way flora and fauna are woven into l...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Xandu
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Xandu Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.5" x 12.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Provena...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Player
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Player Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.5" x 12.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Proven...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Cheetah - Animal Wild Cat Painting - Contemporary Nature Art By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
The Cheetah in the nature This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightful...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Starlings that weren't in the Chimney - Contemporary semi abstract painting
Located in London, GB
Christopher Rainham has always been inspired by the natural world and more specifically an experience of the natural world. He is inspired by the way flora and fauna are woven into l...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Peace Babies - Contemporary semi abstract painting
Located in London, GB
Christopher Rainham has always been inspired by the natural world and more specifically an experience of the natural world. He is inspired by the way flora and fauna are woven into l...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

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