Christopher Mudgett (b. 1982, USA) stands among the most compelling voices in contemporary painting, inhabited by a singular vision that merges the raw urgency of expressionism with the structural rigor of early-20th-century modernism.
Known for his bold reduction of the human form and his command of stark black-and-white imagery, Mudgett has developed a visual language that is both immediately recognizable and deeply rooted in the lineage of modernist drawing and print traditions. His paintings and works on paper distill subjects to their essence, creating compositions that feel at once ancient and incisively modern, evoking the clarity of classical draftsmanship while embracing the conceptual rigor of minimalism.
Born with a natural inclination toward line, gesture, and psychological resonance, Mudgett has spent his career exploring how little is needed to say the most. His practice is marked by a commitment to refinement, discipline, and continuity; each body of work builds consciously upon the last, forming an evolving investigation into identity, form, and the silent power of reduction. His studio, a private crucible of research and experimentation, remains the central axis of his life as an artist.
Mudgett’s work has garnered the attention of collectors, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide, who recognize in his practice the rare combination of formal restraint and expressive potency.
With an international collector base and exhibition history that continues to expand, Mudgett stands as a significant voice in 21st-century American art—an artist whose dedication to his craft and uncompromising clarity of vision position him firmly within the unfolding narrative of contemporary art history.
Woman with Clasped Hands
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman with Clasped Hands, 2017 by Christopher Mudgett A striking embodiment of strength and introspection, Woman with Clasped Hands (2017) challenges traditional portrayals of the f...
Canvas, Oil
Woman with Dog
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman & Dog, 2017 Christopher Mudgett In Woman & Dog, 2017, Mudgett delivers a visually, mentally, and emotionally invigorating tour de force that explores the profound and unspoken...
Canvas, Oil
Woman Writing
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman Writing, 2018 Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett’s Woman Writing (2018) captures the intimate yet universal act of creation through a powerful interplay of abstraction a...
Canvas, Oil
Figure IV
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figure IV, 2024 By Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett's Figure IV is a striking exploration of form, abstraction, and the erotic in its purest, most evocative essence. Executed...
Ink, Archival Paper
Woman & Child
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother & Child, 2016 By Christopher Mudgett This powerful and emotive original oil painting from the artist's 2016 "Mother & Child" series encapsulates a profound moment of tenderne...
Canvas, Oil
Woman Drawing
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman Drawing, 2023 Christopher Mudgett In Woman Drawing (2023), Christopher Mudgett offers a quietly powerful portrayal of a woman absorbed in the act of creation. Executed in his...
Canvas, Oil
Figure III
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figure III, 2024 By Christopher Mudgett Figure III is a commanding work that speaks to both the raw energy of abstraction and the seductive power of the human form. Painted in stark...
Ink, Archival Paper
Woman in Gris
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman in Gris, 2018 Christopher Mudgett A quintessential example of Mudgett’s evocative modernism, Woman In Gris (2018) captures a profound moment of stillness through its delicate...
Canvas, Oil
$2,250Sale Price|71% Off
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728. A unique oil p...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil
$320
H 13 in W 11 in
Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
$376Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Mirrich – 2019 Mixed Media on Panel, Figurative Pop-Inspired Portrait with Cat
By Inés Silvalde
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Mirrich (2019) is a vibrant mixed media work by Inés Silvalde, created with acrylic paint, relief paste, and marker on panel. Measuring 27 x 21 x 3 cm and presented in a natural wood...
Canvas, Oil
Sparkle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
$5,900
H 51.19 in W 36.23 in D 1.19 in
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Vase Painting, 130x92 cm, Excellent
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Natan in an abstract exploration of balance and disruption - where structured geometry meets spontaneous energy. Natan Cooper is a contemporary painter wh...
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Eternal Entwined - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Love, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
‘Eternal Entwined’ is a captivating piece that beautifully captures the essence of everlasting love and connection. This painting symbolizes the profound bond between two souls intri...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,174
H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 1.97 in
Impressionist Oil on Canvas Street Scene "Meeting Place"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique oil painting, drawing heavily from the post-impressionist movement. A gloomy night-time street scene, typical of Glanville's work. Oil on stretched canvas, ready to hang. ...
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
H 45 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
"Sienna Summer" - Bright and Colorful Textural Contemporary Italian Street Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Sienna Summer" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Sienna Summer" by Maura Petersen cap...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$5,900
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Amalgamation Painting, 120X100 cm, Excellent
Located in New York, NY
This work by Natan is an expressive artwork that explores the tension between a calm, restrained background and bold, dynamic gestures. Sweeping brushstrokes and layered forms create...
Canvas, Oil
Transmigration
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
“Transmigration” by Allison Green is a large-scale oil painting inspired by butterfly migration. Depicting a cluster of translucent butterflies set against the center of a deep blue background, this work is part of Green’s “Celestial Navigation...
Oil, Canvas
$5,900
H 45.28 in W 45.28 in D 1.19 in
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Composition in a circle, 115X115 cm, Excellent
Located in New York, NY
This is an abstract, colorful painting featuring layered shapes and brushstrokes arranged inside a large circular frame. The artwork combines bold colors like pink, blue, yellow, and...
Canvas, Oil
Luminescence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf