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Hunt Slonem Art

American, b. 1951

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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Artist: Hunt Slonem
Dealer: Lilac Gallery Ltd.
"Sulphurs" Yellow and Black Butterflies on Silver Background with Scoring
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate yellow butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful silver landscape. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Pink Stem" Red Tulip on Light Cerulean Blue Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figure of a red Tulip on a light cerulean blue background with thick use of paint. Inspi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Talley" Red and Yellow Tulip on Cerulean Blue Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figure of a red and yellow Tulip on a cerulean blue background with thick use of paint. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Green Man Trail" Light Green Oil Painting with Diamond Dust Bunnies on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of white bunnies on a light green background with thick use of paint and...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

"Finches" Multicolored Birds with White Background Oil Painting on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of finches. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint with multi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue Diamond Double" Diamond Dust Ultramarine Blue Oil Painting Bunnies Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of white bunnies on an Ultramarine blue background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

"Parrot Tulips" Tulips on Light Lavender Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figures of red and yellow Tulips on a light lavender background with thick use of paint....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Nocturne Diamond Dust" Bunnies on Black Background with Diamond Dust Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A stunning composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a black diamond dust background. Slonem traces these b...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil

"Rotterdam Field" Tulip on Peach Orange Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts a gestural figure of an organ and yellow Tulip on a peach orange background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Guardians & Butterflies" Multicolor Background Oil Painting on Canvas w Birds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies and Birds. This piece depicts gestural figures of Butterflies and Birds against a multicolor background. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"On the Grounds" White + Regal Purple Butterflies on Gold Background w Scoring
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Blues" White Bunny on Blue Diamond Dust Ultramarine Background Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on an ultramarine blue background with thick use of pa...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Glass, Oil, Wood Panel, Resin

"Barnaby" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Candy Apple Red Background with Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Candy Apple Red background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Chinensis Snowfall" Multicolored Bunnies on Gold and Silver Background Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Multicolored bunnies on a metallic gold and silver surface. Slonem tr...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"White Diamond Dust The Big Move" Black & White Bunnies Oil on Canvas Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a white background with Diamond Dust. The color white...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Glass, Resin

"Blue Lincoln" Neo-Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue Background on Wood
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Abraham Lincoln. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint, d...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Lavendar" Bunny on Light Lavender Purple Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a light Purple Lavender background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a wonderful antique style frame...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Hummingbirds Bouganvilla" Sky Blue Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Hummingbirds. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful Humming Birds on a French Sky Blue background with thick use of paint. It is housed in ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Tiger Swallowtail & Morning Cloak" Butterflies & Tulips on Yellow Background
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Florals and Butterflies. This piece depicts swallowtail Butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful deep yellow la...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Georgia Bound" Multicolored Bunnies on Gold Background Oil on Canvas Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Multicolored bunnies on a metallic gold surface. Slonem traces these ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Catelayas" Yellow & Purple Flowers on Black & White Guardian Surface Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Catelayas. This piece depicts a yellow and royal purple flowers placed in a wonderful background with black marks rep...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Flip" Black Bunny on Lavender Purple Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Purple Lavender background with thick use of pain...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Spice Bush" Multicolor Butterflies on Silver Background Oil Paint with Scoring
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful silver landscape. Slonem trac...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Eternal" Black Bunny on Pale Green Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a light pale green background with thick use of pai...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Totem Assumption" Black Bunnies on Multicolored Background with Gold and Silver
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A stunning composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a multicolored background with gold and silver. Slonem traces these bunnies with thick black paint. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn from the world. While viewing this piece in person, it is as if we are surrounded by elegance effortlessly, dazzled by the sparkle and enchanted with the charm of the Rabbit which symbolizes good fortune. This painting invites us to celebrate nature and the simplicity of form from the inspiring world of the Rabbit. The painting is signed and dated on verso on thick gallery wrap canvas. Art measures 70 x 50 inches Hunt Slonem was born in 1951 in Kittery, York County Maine. He is a renowned American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. Slonem is best known for his abstract depictions of animals, specifically Birds, Butterflies, and Bunnies. His whimsicality has captured the hearts of many across the globe, enchanting us all with a phenomenal power to elevate and inspire effortlessly. His works can best be described as monumental and uplifting as these forces certainly are the cornerstones of his inspiration. His pieces draw upon a spiritual connection celebrating nature, animals, and history. This bond stems from a love of exotic birds, as he has over 90 of them in his studio, painting them from life almost every day. His travels around the world since a young age has brought much passion for landscapes, as his father was in the Navy, living in Hawaii, Nicaragua to Mexico. And lastly, his unique joy in preserving historic homes has brought him to collect over 8 historic properties in the US, realizing too many of the country’s architectural gems have fallen into disrepair, bringing them back to their original beauty while decorating them with genuine antiques and his own creations. Hunt possesses a unique gift, a gift that stretches far beyond his creations in art. Stepping inside his studio is an experience to behold. It is like stepping into a magical world, where you feel anything is possible; similar to the feelings you get when gazing at one of his enchanting paintings. The music of birds echoes and creates the soundtrack while enjoying other treasures placed perfectly in the design of his studio. You can find a family of harps positioned in a centered arrangement, a forest of tropical plants in another, objects and vases situated and resituated, as Slonem is inspired by the decorations arranged almost daily with-in this seemingly endless stretch of space. And that’s not all, there is a collection of antique top hats...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pale" Black Bunny on Pale Green Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a green background with thick use of paint. Inspire...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Blue Eyes" Oval Black Bunny on Multicolored Background with Silver and Gold
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a multicolored silver and Gold background with thic...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Me" Black Bunny on Silver Background with Red Accents Oil Painting on Wood
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural black Bunny on a silver background titled "Me" It is housed in a wonderful gol...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Bunnys Tondo" Black Outlined Bunnies on White Background in Oval Antique Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a white background. The color white symbolizes safety...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Chinensis The Visit" Multicolored Bunnies Gold & Silver Background Oil Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Multicolored bunnies on a metallic gold surface with silver. Slonem t...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Zofia" Unique Glass Blown Bunny Sculpture in an Iridescent Purple Color
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
Ever expansive in his Animalia quest, renowned artist Hunt Slonem continues to boldly pursue his unique vision. Divining new forms for his aesthetic muses in hand-blown glass, neon and other illuminating raw materials, the artist’s impressive career spanning almost five decades enters a new phase. Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of purple iridescent bunny. This is a one of a kind piece. Illuminating and awe inspiring, Hunts new Glass Blown Sculptures...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Glass

"Pink Diamond" Diamond Dust Bunny on Pink Background Oil Painting Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a dark pink bunny on a pink background with thick use of paint and d...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Blue Tsunami Ascension" White & Blue Butterflies w Silver Oil Painting Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful silver landscape. Slonem traces his famous crosshatch details throughout the piece, with thick use of paint and elegant accents. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn from the world. While viewing this piece in person, it is as if we are surrounded by beauty and encased effortlessly in a golden seascape. This painting invites us to celebrate nature and the simplicity of flight from the elegant world of the butterfly. The piece is signed and dated on verso with the artist SKU#CX1865 and it is painted on thick gallery wrap canvas. Art measures 48 x 48 inches Hunt Slonem was born in 1951 in Kittery, York County Maine. He is a renowned American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. Slonem is best known for his abstract depictions of animals, specifically Birds, Butterflies, and Bunnies. His whimsicality has captured the hearts of many across the globe, enchanting us all with a phenomenal power to elevate and inspire effortlessly. His works can best be described as monumental and uplifting as these forces certainly are the cornerstones of his inspiration. His pieces draw upon a spiritual connection celebrating nature, animals, and history. This bond stems from a love of exotic birds, as he has over 90 of them in his studio, painting them from life almost every day. His travels around the world since a young age has brought much passion for landscapes, as his father was in the Navy, living in Hawaii, Nicaragua to Mexico. And lastly, his unique joy in preserving historic homes has brought him to collect over 8 historic properties in the US, realizing too many of the country’s architectural gems have fallen into disrepair, bringing them back to their original beauty while decorating them with genuine antiques and his own creations. Hunt possesses a unique gift, a gift that stretches far beyond his creations in art. Stepping inside his studio is an experience to behold. It is like stepping into a magical world, where you feel anything is possible; similar to the feelings you get when gazing at one of his enchanting paintings. The music of birds echoes and creates the soundtrack while enjoying other treasures placed perfectly in the design of his studio. You can find a family of harps positioned in a centered arrangement, a forest of tropical plants in another, objects and vases situated and resituated, as Slonem is inspired by the decorations arranged almost daily with-in this seemingly endless stretch of space. And that’s not all, there is a collection of antique top hats...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Hunt Slonem Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

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