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James Wolanin Art

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy-coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s childhood memories. Identifying with Pop artists like Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist, Wolanin taps into our culture’s collective visual consciousness, creating vibrant, stylized reflections of American life. Sunny skies, bright smiles, and carefree Sunday drives characterize the artist’s utopic vision, which blends nostalgia for mid-century America with a contemporary aesthetic. He notes, “I try to bring the viewer back to a time of innocence.” Wolanin’s background as a designer is evident in his dynamic compositions, fizzing color combinations, and bold use of graphic text. Wolanin lives and works in New Jersey. His work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions and is part of many important collections, including a recent purchase by the Alex Katz Foundation.

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Artist: James Wolanin
Float, a close up large depiction of a woman sunbathing on a floaty
By James Wolanin
Located in Edgartown, MA
James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...
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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Art

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

By the Shore, a close up side profile of a swimmer by the beach
By James Wolanin
Located in Edgartown, MA
James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...
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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Art

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Summer Love, 2024
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "Summer Love" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 36 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated w...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Cool In The Summer
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JAMES WOLANIN "Cool In The Summer" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 50 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy c...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Acrylic, Varnish, Panel

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Valley Girl
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "Valley Girl" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated w...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Acrylic, Varnish, Panel

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Summertime
By James Wolanin
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JAMES WOLANIN "Summertime" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 40 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated wo...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Beach Duo
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "Beach Duo" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 50 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated wor...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Retro_Pop_Portrait_Surfboard_Acrylic/Gloss_California Soul_James Wolanin, 2023
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "California Soul" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coat...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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I Dream in Color_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Retro_Pop_Portrait
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "I Dream in Color" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coa...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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The Look_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/ Round Panel_Swimmer
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "The Round" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 36 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated wor...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

On A Winter's Day_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Skiing_Figurative
By James Wolanin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
JAMES WOLANIN "On A Winter's Day" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy co...
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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Art

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Acrylic, Varnish, Panel

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