2023
Hunt Slonem has mastered the art of repetition in his exuberant Neo-Expressionist paintings. Some of his favorite subjects are bunnies, butterflies and the tropical birds that live in the private aviary nestled within his 30,000-square-foot studio complex in Brooklyn, New York.
“I believe in repetition like a holy mantra or rosary,” Slonem told Introspective, referring to his artistic method. “I am slightly influenced by Pop art, like the repetition of soup cans, postage stamps and celebrities. It’s something I have been doing my whole life.”
Slonem’s depictions of birds — which are often rendered in thick, gestural brushstrokes and arranged in a loose grid — owe to a fascination with tropical avian life that he developed during a childhood spent in Hawaii and Nicaragua. Today, along with the aviary, his studio contains a personal garden, a collection of antiques and walls and walls of artworks.
“I am a collector of things. My primary focus is color and objects. I love to make them work in a space,” Slonem says. “Sometimes I define a space with color.”
Besides birds, Slonem has painted so many bunnies that they’ve become a signature. Limned in expressive, urgent strokes on flat, vibrantly colored backgrounds, these creatures fascinate through their subtle variations. “I have painted hundreds of rabbits, but each one is different,” the artist has explained. “Each has its own personality, and it just comes through me.”
The multitalented Slonem also sculpts, makes prints, creates installations and restores historic spaces. His work has achieved cult status among collectors and is represented in the permanent collections of such esteemed institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Slonem has even made an appearance on Real Housewives of New York.
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Untitled
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Fairfield, CT
Hunt Slonem is a renowned painter known for producing Representational imagery and combining Abstract Expressionism. Slonem was born in Kittery, York County, ME. He attended Skowhega...
Oil
Macaw Parrot
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I infused the vibrant spirit of the macaw with a lively blend of expressionism and impressionism. The thick, textured strokes capture the dynamic essence of the...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$2,263
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Parrots 20 Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Pop art, Animals, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
This vibrant artwork features two macaws, brought to life with a striking palette of vivid reds, greens, blues, and yellows. The intricate detailing on the feathers captures their te...
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Cardinal" painting of birds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Cardinal Date: 2026 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 17.5" x 13.5" Framed Dimensions: 24" x 20" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Editio...
Oil
Rosella Picul
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“Rosella Picul” highlights Hunt Slonem’s enduring interest in exotic birds, interpreted through his signature textural technique. Layers of vibrant color are partially veiled by a rh...
Oil
Painted Canvas Figuring Parrots, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of painted canvas figuring two flying multicolored parrots on gilt and brown stripes background. The manufacturing time given is approximate. Please contact us for a specific t...
Paint, Linen
Parrot «Heart of the Tropics»
By Julia Ruf
Located in Zofingen, AG
This vibrant and dynamic painting captures the image of an exotic parrot perched on the branches in a tropical setting. The artist uses bold, saturated colors to convey the magnifice...
Canvas, Acrylic
$72,907
H 44.1 in W 75.99 in D 1.97 in
New Found Cockatoo Whisper, 2023 - Hunt Slonem
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Porto, 13
Oil painting by Hunt Slonem, created in 2023. The piece is in excellent condition, brand new, and measures 112 x 193 cm (44 x 76 inches). The painting features a grid of repeated coc...
Oil
The Parrot Speaks for Me
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, a woman and a large, bright red parrot sit side by side on the same perch, enclosed within a conditional metal arch—resembling both a cage and a stage set. The woman is...
Canvas, Acrylic
Exotic Birds
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Exotic Birds, ca. 1960. Enameled steel plate, 6.5 x 12.5 inches; 10 1/8 x 16 1/8 inches framed. Original studio label affixed on verso. Unsigned. UBALDO CINCIARINI (1940-2020) was an Italian enameller and embosser who studied his craft at the famous Ferruccio Mengaroni Art Institute in Pesaro, Italy before opening the "Studio Cellini...
Enamel, Steel
Parrots Play
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Canvas, Oil
Amazons
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Canvas, Oil
Wings
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Wood, Oil
Wings
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Wood, Oil
Monsoon Cockatoos
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Canvas, Oil
Mercy Catelayas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodmere, OH
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...
Canvas, Oil
