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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Hunt Slonem Metallic Signed Rabbit Painting - Original Artist Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in North Miami, FL
Metallic silver and gold background with vibrant red bunny outline, framed beautifully. SIGNED and dated 2014 Hunt Slonem is a renowned painter known for producing representationa...
Wood
Hunt Slonem 1951 'Red Ascension, Oil on Canvas 2008
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Bellport, NY
Hunt Slonem's most iconic subject "Butterflies" titled 'Red Ascension" Oil on canvas. A simple subject brought to life with his genuine love of nature ...
Paint
$1,995
H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
Magnus Engstrom Signed Swedish California Artist Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
By Magnus Engstrom 1
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite colorful oil on canvas painting by Swedish-American California artist Magnus Engstrom (1936- ). The painting features a futurist cityscape and is done in the neo-cubist abstract expressionist artistic painting style that Engstrom embraced. The painting is signed and dated (1970) by Engstrom. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern or California art painting collection...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$1,512Sale Price|37% Off
H 17.33 in W 19.3 in D 2.37 in
Early 19th Century Fox Hunt Painting, Oil on Canvas, Regency Style
By Dean Wolstenholme
Located in Seaford, GB
A Timeless Depiction of the English Fox Hunt The early 19th-century fox hunting scene, attributed to Dean Wolstenholme Elder, is a stunning representation of the aristocratic traditi...
Canvas
$9,500
H 28.375 in W 34.375 in D 2.875 in
Antique French Hunt Painting of Setters and a Mallard, Oil on Canvas, 1904
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Signed and dated by the artist (Jules Bertrand Gelibert, 1904), this antique French painting depicts two French spaniels by the edge of a pond lined wi...
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Original Mixed-Media Abstract Painting by Listed Artist Josh Dayton
By Dayton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original mixed-media abstract painting by American listed artist Josh Dayton. Spectacular three dimensional sculptural mixed-media abstract painting that ...
Ceramic, Canvas, Acrylic, Paper, Crayon
Italian Abstract Oil on Canvas by Fausta Dossi, Milan, 2008
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Abstract oil on canvas by Fausta Dossi, Milan, 2008. Stunning abstract oil on canvas by noted Italian artist from Milan, Fausta Dossi, dated 2008. Title: Acqua Copy of ar...
Canvas, Paint
$800
H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 1.19 in
Edvard Sarvig, Denmark, Oil on Canvas, Flowers in Pot, Dated 1951
Located in København, Copenhagen
Edvard Sarvig, Denmark. Oil on canvas. Flowers in the pot. Dated 1951. The canvas measures: 62 x 49 cm. The frame measures: 4 cm. In excellent condition. Signed and dated.
Canvas
$12,500
H 35 in W 29 in D 2 in
Original Space Artist Andreas Nottebohm Acrylic on Aluminum Painting KNM 1387
Located in Tustin, CA
Visionary, abstract original acrylic on aluminum painting by famous NASA Space Artist, Andreas Nottebohn, titled "KNM 1387" depicts a colorful, otherworldly scene on a shimmering sheet of scored metal. This incredible celestial painting frees the viewer from a one dimensional perspective by suggesting a vast and mysterious distance. Information on the back of the painting states, “KNM 1387 Spec 1 of 48 similar original paintings 1996 30 x 24 Acrylic on Aluminum”. Hand signed by the artist in the lower left corner. Very nicely custom framed in a transitional style black frame with wide silver inner lining. Framed, the painting measures approximately 35" high x 29" wide x 2" deep. Unframed painting measures approximately 30" high x 24" wide. One of the key innovators of metal painting, Nottebohm creates what might be called sculptures on a flat plane. By removing microscopic layers from the metal surface, he transforms the material into patterns of shimmering light. The unusual luminous quality of Nottebohm's work comes from the aluminum surfaces he scores, using a variety of manual and machine tools. Aluminum can create light and movement that you cannot create with anything else. It is similar to the sun reflecting on water, and you see one painting from one side and another painting from another side. East German born (1944) Andreas Nottebohm moved to Munich as a teenager and immigrated to the San Francisco Bay area of the United States in 1979, after touring the U.S. for a one man exhibition. While in Germany in the 1970s, he was one of the co-founders of the Society for Art and Science in Munich. Around the time he relocated to the United States, he was invited to participate in the NASA Art...
Aluminum
$825Sale Price|62% Off
H 27.25 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 in
Original 20th Century Figurative Painting by French Artist Roudneff, Dated 1963
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas, abstract composition by French artist, Roudneff, dated 1963. Beautiful and very interesting work. Monsieur Roudneff, created numerous mo...
Canvas, Paint
French Artist Pierre Malbec Extra Large Painting, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Extra large abstract painting by contemporary French artist Pierre Malbec. The painting features overlapping geometric and biomorphic sha...
Paint
Abstract Acrylic Painting by Shana American Artist
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful acrylic abstract painting, nice texture paint with colourful geometric motif The painting is very interesting and intriguing and look grea...
Other
19th Century Russian Oil on Canvas Hunt Scene
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive well painted 19th century Russian oil on canvas of hunt scene or chase featuring troika pulled by 6 horses in full stride. Man armed w...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Contemporary Painting, Signed, Vivid Colors, 20th Century, Framed
Located in Miami, FL
A decorative contemporary painting, vivid colors and interesting subject matter. Signed. Unknown artist. Professionally framed. Measures: 15 3/4" Wide x 19 3/4" High x 1" Deep.
Paint
Hunt Slonem, Black and White Bunny Oil Painting, Framed, 2009
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Stamford, CT
Hunt Slonem, Neo-Expressionist, Black and White Bunny Oil Painting, Framed, 2009 Hunt Slonem bunny oil painting signed and dated on the reverse. Oil on wood, 9.5 x 7.5 in. / Frame: ...
Wood, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Parrots" Watercolor on Paper, 1988
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Parrots" Watercolor on Paper, 1988, pencil signed and dated to lower right, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio, in wood fram...
Paper
Hunt Slonem "Palms & Toucans" Oil on Canvas, 1989
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Palms and Toucans", Oil on Canvas, 1989, signed, titled, dated, and numbered; with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio.
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem Bird and Butterfly Oil on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Bird and Butterfly, Oil on Canvas, 1987, signed, dated, and numbered "G30700" to verso.
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Angel" Oil on Canvas, 1985
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Angel", Oil on Canvas, 1985, signed and dated to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Infant of Prague" Oil on Canvas, 1986
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Infant of Prague", Oil on Canvas, 1986, signed, dated, and titled to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio.
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Java Rice Birds" Oil on Canvas, 1993
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Java Rice Birds", Oil on Canvas, 1993, signed, dated, titled, and numbered "JEM0677" to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem S...
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Picul" Oil on Canvas, 1991
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Picul", Oil on Canvas, 1991, signed, dated, titled, and numbered "JEM0679" to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio.
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "St. Martin de Porres" Oil on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Red Billed Hornbills", Oil on Canvas, 1992, signed, titled, dated, and numbered "JEM0673" to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio.
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Early Double Bunnies" Oil on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Early Double Bunnies", Oil on Canvas, 1989, signed, titled, dated, and numbered "JEM0671" to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slo...
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Shadow Lane" Oil on Canvas, 1994
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Shadow Lane", Oil on Canvas, 1994, signed, titled, dated, and numbered "JCM0665" to verso, together with Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio
Canvas, Paint
Hunt Slonem "Guardians" Oil on Canvas, 1995
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Astoria, NY
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), "Guardians", Oil on Canvas, 1995, signed, dated, titled, and numbered "JEM0668" to verso, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Hunt Slonem Studio.
Canvas, Paint