British artist Gary Hume paints distinctively flat, electrically hued canvases that collectors and viewers easily discern as his work. With strong elements of Pop art, intertwined with abstract and Surrealist elements, he depicts familiar objects and people, often in distorted poses or bearing exaggerated characteristics.
Hume practices focused experimentation. He fully immerses himself into a set of ideas and techniques, creating numerous variations on a theme. After he's satisfied that he's gone as far as with a topic, he moves on to new motifs and materials. In all his work, he invites viewers to contemplate themselves as they ponder a piece.
Born in Tenterden, England, Hume attended Homewood School, a secondary school that specializes in media and visual arts on top of a standard public education and, in 1988, graduated from Goldsmiths College in London.
In the 1990s, he joined the Young British Artists (YBA), a disparate group of creators including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, that mostly came out of Goldsmiths, with a mission to propagate the “Cool Britannia” cultural movement.
In his early career, Hume received acclaim for a series of door life-size paintings (and, later, rugs) depicting hospital doors. He soon pivoted to painting animals on aluminum sheets, and followed his fancy into a number of other disparate projects. In 2005, he reprised the door theme with the twist of anthropomorphizing these otherwise still-life subjects and setting them up in pairs to represent lovers.
Hume has shown in numerous exhibitions over the course of his career. Including shows in museums and galleries in Italy, Germany, Austria and Oxford. He was nominated for Britain's Turner Prize in 1996 and won the British Jerwood Prize in 1997. He's since gone on to present at many more exhibitions and win various awards, including his election to the level of Royal Academician in 2001.
Hume currently lives and works between London and New York State, where he continues to explore new projects and produce new and exciting art.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Gary Hume paintings, sculptures and mixed-media art.
Pink Red Smoke, Large Original Painting on Aluminum, Signed, 2005
By Gary Hume
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gloss paint on aluminum. Hand signed, dated and titled on verso by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable off...
Metal
$904
H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 1.58 in
Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "Feminin Reign"
By Anushka Kempken
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving and twisting strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex composition with depth and texture. The artwork is fram...
Gold Leaf
$15,750
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.5 in
"After the Rains" by Holt - Large Blue, Green, Earth Tone Contemporary Abstract
By Katheryn Holt
Located in Carmel, CA
Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "After the Rains" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood, Wire The artist signed the back of the painting. Original: 40" x 60" x 1/2" Fram...
Wire
$904
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "Uprising"
By Anushka Kempken
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving and twisting strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex composition with depth and texture. The artwork is fram...
Gold Leaf
Murmuration
By Robyn Gallick
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original acrylic and enamel painting on gallery wrapped canvas. Robyn Gallick is an emerging American female artist living and working in Buffalo, NY.
Enamel
$4,523
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "The Soil"
By Anushka Kempken
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex composition with depth and texture. The artwork is framed and floate...
Gold Leaf
$3,479
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0.4 in
Bertina Lopez Contemporary Signed Date and Inscribed Painting
By Bertina Lopes
Located in Roma, IT
Bertina Lopes (Mama B) painting on cardboard entitled ‘Life has many paths, but do you know yours?’. The painting of Bertina Lopez (Mama B) privileges her maternal Mozambican roots....
Metal
My World is Full of Possibilities - Blue
By Arica Hilton
Located in Chicago, IL
My World is Full of Possibilities - Blue 2021 Mixed media, acrylic paint and archival print on acrylic, recycled plastic, gold leaf, and mirror. Arica Hilton's "My World is Full of...
Gold Leaf
$2,153
H 28.15 in W 7.09 in
'Rising from your roots' Abstract sakura cherry blossom nature blue crimson gold
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Rising from your Roots' Original Artwork, Unframed ______________________ Capturing the flush of fleeting youth, the cherry blossoms blush crimson as the sap rises through branches...
Gold Leaf
$4,465
H 43.31 in W 55.52 in D 1.97 in
Large Splattered Abstract Painting "Slick Floor Series 1"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A textured, unique and vivid poured enamel painting on stretched canvas, with red, yellow, black and white colours. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Enamel
$9,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Violet Midas" - Textured Oil Impasto Purple and Gold Abstract Expressionist
By Frida Willis
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Violet Midas" 2023 Oil paint, Gold Leaf, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "Violet Midas", the a...
Gold Leaf
"Instant Shower Power"
By Peter Christian Petersen
Located in Astoria, NY
Peter Christian Petersen (Danish, b. 1973), "Instant Shower Power", Mixed Media on Canvas, 1999, acrylic and enamel, signed, dated, titled and with American-European Art Association,...
Enamel
$2,250
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
'Illuminated by the Sun' by Ana Gard, 2021; Acrylic, Gold Foil, 20" x 20" x 1.5"
By Dragana Milovic
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This work by Montenegro-born artist Dragana Milovic depicts an abstracted sun, a shimmering gold color on a deep, royal blue background. This work is based on the Sun as a continuous...
Gold Leaf