Donald Sultan is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement in New York City.
Sultan has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Sultan’s paintings, prints and other art are characterized by the use of geometric black forms set against organic areas of bright color, thus bringing an abstract sensibility to his iconographic images of still life. Throughout his career he has revisited and reinvented still life, using images of lemons, poppies, playing cards, fruits, flowers, and other objects. Sultan’s lemons, a recurrent theme in his artworks, have in fact become an iconic image all over the world.
“All of the images of those dark pictures are really about the architecture in the paintings; they seem so massive and strong and permanent, but nothing is permanent,” Sultan has said. “The image in the front is very fragile, but it conveys the loaded meaning of everything that is contained in the painting.”
Sultan is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary art. Although his paintings are often classified as landscapes and still lifes, Sultan states that they are first and foremost abstracts. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he has created many editions. Sultan’s prints are unique: he uses specific materials like “flocking” to create expressive and powerful prints that are reminiscent of his forceful paintings. Since his first solo exhibition in 1977, Sultan’s artistic career has progressed rapidly; his works are part of the most prominent public and private collections to be found across the globe.
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Six Red Poppies, 2021
By Donald Sultan
Located in Fairfield, CT
Color silkscreen with enamel inks, flocking, and over printed flocking on Somerset 500 gsm Satin Radiant White with deckle edges. Edition of 60
Ink, Satin Paper
Two Dogs Pass, Large Four Part Abstract Painting by Donald Sultan 1988
By Donald Sultan
Located in Long Island City, NY
A monumental unique painting in four 48 x 48 inch panels by Donald Sultan. Artist: Donald Sultan, American (1951 - ) Title: Two Dog Pass Year: January 12th, 1988 Medium: Tar and L...
Latex, Wood, Tar
Lemons and Tulip Still Life Mixed Media Painting, Signed, 21st Century
By Donald Sultan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
For more than thirty years, Donald Sultan has experimented with and expanded still life painting. He takes familiar objects such as flowers, fruits, playing cards, and factory sites,...
Mixed Media
$710
H 10.63 in W 7.68 in D 0.04 in
Figurative Ink Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Figurative Ink on Cotton paper Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin H.27 x 19.5 cm About Dmitry Samygin Furniture and Product Designer. His approach relies on simple forms and clarity in ideas with carefully chosen materials to expose the essence of an object. His products exemplify humanistic design, comfort in everyday use and ergonomic function. He is a prize-winner in international competitions. He has taken part in exhibitions in Paris, Milan and Moscow, collaborates with European and Russian production, architectural and design companies. Since 2021 Dmitriy's design has been presented in a permanent exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Moscow. Dmitry's graphics and designs are in private collections all over the world. Samygin's Awards 2023 I+D / Design Now / winner (product design & decor) 2021 Red dot / Modul 2021 I+D magazine award / Shelter (covers for the sculptures of Moscow State Architectural Museum) 2020 Best 2020 AD Russia 2019 Andrew World...
Cotton, Paper, Ink
$3,600
H 67 in W 52 in
Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
By Marc Raphael
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Canvas, Acrylic, Latex
"Ocean Waves #09" Mixed Media Painting
By Ana Hefco
Located in Denver, CO
Ana Hefco's (US based) "Ocean Waves #09" is an original, hand made mixed media painting that depicts an abstracted color field of blue, teal and beige, that is reminiscent of an aerial/satellite image of a coastal beach where the waves crash on shore. Artist Bio and Statement: Born and raised in Bucharest Romania, I am a self-taught dreamer and artist. To dream is my path and to paint is my dream. Lack of control is not my strong suit, but in the painting process things are different. The resin (also known as liquid glass) has a mind of its own and I learn to mindfully let go every time I paint. I allow those liquid color induced emotions I feel to drive me and take lead of my hands and at the end of the process, it’s just music and bliss. My inspiration is always nature's force, balance, perfection in purpose and beauty. It can be a place I travelled or sailed to or just a feeling floating on our boat docked in a Turkish marina or just on anchor nearby a Greek taverna on a remote tiny island in the Mediterranean or Aegean Sea. It can be this artist as a little girl reading...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media
$1,200
H 13.75 in W 13.75 in
Eco Feminist Mixed Media Botanic Painting Mira Lehr Miami Abstract Expressionist
By Mira Lehr
Located in Surfside, FL
Mira Tager Lehr (American, 1936-2023), Acrylic on canvas painting Interrupted Cell Formation series Circa 2008-2009. Mixed media technique incorporating organic forms, floral motifs...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Flowers7, bold composition, textural collage elements
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract sculptural still-life: a pot of flowers. Mixed media on canvas. Neutral tones, cheerful simplicity, boldly poetic
Canvas, Mixed Media, House Paint, Oil, Acrylic
"Mexique, les Paniers" : Mexico, the Baskets
By René Genis
Located in Berlin, MD
Rene Genis (French 1922-2004) “Mexique, Les Paniers” : Mexico, The Baskets. Two women sit amongst a group of various sized baskets - selling? Ink on paper laid down on mat board. ...
Paper, Ink
Blossom Lullabies
By Sali Swalla
Located in Westport, CT
Born in Hawaii to a Japanese mother and a military aviator father, Sali Swalla’s early years were spent living in various US States, as well as Japan and Korea. After attending Uni...
Canvas, Mixed Media
When Dreams Dance - Abstract Stylized Still Life
By Sali Swalla
Located in Westport, CT
Born in Hawaii to a Japanese mother and a military aviator father, Sali Swalla’s early years were spent living in various US States, as well as Japan and Korea. After attending Uni...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Ocean Waves #12" Mixed Media Painting
By Ana Hefco
Located in Denver, CO
Ana Hefco's (US based) "Ocean Waves #12" is an original, hand made mixed media painting that depicts an abstracted color field of blue, teal and beige, that is reminiscent of an aerial/satellite image of a coastal beach where the waves crash on shore. Artist Bio and Statement: Born and raised in Bucharest Romania, I am a self-taught dreamer and artist. To dream is my path and to paint is my dream. Lack of control is not my strong suit, but in the painting process things are different. The resin (also known as liquid glass) has a mind of its own and I learn to mindfully let go every time I paint. I allow those liquid color induced emotions I feel to drive me and take lead of my hands and at the end of the process, it’s just music and bliss. My inspiration is always nature's force, balance, perfection in purpose and beauty. It can be a place I travelled or sailed to or just a feeling floating on our boat docked in a Turkish marina or just on anchor nearby a Greek taverna on a remote tiny island in the Mediterranean or Aegean Sea. It can be this artist as a little girl reading...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media
$6,100
H 48 in W 48 in D 2.01 in
The Investigation of the Investigation, abstract oil, bold colorful dots & grey
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil, acrylic, resin on masonite
Resin, Masonite, Oil, Acrylic
$850
H 30 in W 22 in
Mixed Media Painting Minnesota Woman Artist Figurative Abstract
By Nancy Randall
Located in Surfside, FL
Known for her painting and sculpture as well as printmaking. Nancy Randall’s work is featured in collections at the Smithsonian Institution, the Walker Art Center, the Nelson Atkins ...
Paint, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 24 in
Prediction (Contemporary Multimedia Abstract Painting)
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted on deep-profile gallery-wrapped canvas, comes ready to hang. Artist's Statement: "A new take on an earlier series of paintings I did called "Aggregate," this time with fewe...
Wood, Paper, Tar, House Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 12 in W 12 in
Donald Sultan (Landscape Painting) - Building Canyon, 19 April 1977
By Donald Sultan
Located in London, GB
Donald Sultan Born 1951 Building Canyon, 19 April 1977 Tar and masonite on wood 12 x 12 inches Donald Sultan is an acclaimed American painter known for his large-scale paintings ...
Wood, Masonite, Tar
Yellow Tulip #18
By Donald Sultan
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A work by Donald Sultan. "Yellow Tulip #18" is an oil and tar on paper executed in primary green and yellow on a black ground and depicts an abstr...
Paper, Tar, Oil
Black
By Donald Sultan
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Size: 55x42x2 Black Tar/paper/wood Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Sultan moved to New York City in 1975 upon completion of his advanced studies. He is recognized as a painter, ...
Wood, Tar, Archival Paper
Wallflowers April 3 (2) 2007
By Donald Sultan
Located in East Hampton, NY
Gouache, Paper
Wallflowers April 23 2007
By Donald Sultan
Located in East Hampton, NY
Gouache, Paper