Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1928 - January 24, 2014) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker and art educator. Hooper was a major figure on the Southern California art scene, belonging to that generation of Los Angeles painters who matured during the late 1950’s and the 1960’s, painters such as John Altoon, Sam Amato, Robert Irwin, Lee Mullican, William Brice and Billy Al Bengston. Recognized as gifted in art by family, he began art training in a Work Projects Administration (WPA) school at the age of twelve. Hooper served in the United States Army Air Corps at the end of WW II. Education 1951 AA Los Angeles City College 1952 B.A., Painting, magna cum laude, Mexico City College 1952-53 Académie Julian, Académie de la Grande Chaumière 1956 graduate study in at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 1958 M.A., Painting West Coast Modernist School Hooper knew many of the artists of the period, including Frida Kahlo who would become the subject of many of his portraits and studies over the coming decades. Teaching/ Appointments 1956 teaching assistant; UCLA 1957 Associate in Art, Drawing & Painting; UCLA 1960 & 1962 Summer Visiting Professor of Art; University of Colorado, Boulder 1961 Assistant Professor of Art, UCLA 1962-1969 Assistant Professor of Art, Chairman of the Art Department, Director of Galleries; Mount St Mary’s College Los Angeles 1975-77 Visiting Professor of Art; University of California Santa Cruz, CA Shows (partial list) 1965 "Three California Painters," Long Beach Museum of Art, CA 1963 Oakland Museum of Art, CA 1965 "Three California Painters," Long Beach Museum of Art, CA 1963 Oakland Museum of Art, CA 1962 "Fifty California Artists" Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Art with the Collaboration of the Los Angeles County Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. 1961 "Arts of Southern California - VIII: Drawing," Long Beach Museum of Art, CA. Traveled to: Everhart Museum of Art, Scranton, PA; Columbia Museum of Art, SC; Georgia Museum of Art, Athens, GA; Columbus Museum of Art & Crafts, GA; Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, IL.; La Jolla Art Center, CA; Texas State College for Women, Denton, TX: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 1961 Santa Monica Municipal Art Gallery, CA 1960 San Francisco Museum of Art, CA 1960 Seattle Art Museum, WA Co-founded Aesthetic Research Center (A.R.C.) with architect, Frank Gehry
Mid-Century "Green & Blue Nude" Oil Pastel Drawing
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Green and Blue Nude I" 5/1963 Oil pastel on paper 8.5"x11" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1...
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Green Nude 2" 1980s Modernist Jack Hooper Female Nude Painting
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Green Nude 2" c. 1980s Acrylic paint on magazine page 9"x11.5", black wood gallery frame float mount 11"x14" Signed in pencil lower right Hooper's distinctive approach to artistry is exemplified by his ingenious use of acrylic paint on a magazine page, where elements of the original page subtly peek through the layers of vibrant color. This technique adds an intriguing depth to the composition, blurring the boundaries between reality and abstraction. Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1928 - January 24, 2014) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker and art educator. Hooper was a major figure on the Southern California art scene, belonging to that generation of Los Angeles painters...
Acrylic, Magazine Paper
$880Sale Price|48% Off
H 10.5 in W 5 in
Fire, mixed media portrait of nude woman
By Deirdre O'Connell
Located in New York, NY
“I thought the world was turned upside down when I started this body of work right after the 2016 presidential election. Little did I know. I had gone to the Woman's March in Washing...
Fabric, Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Laser, Gouache
$293
H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Male Nudes - Original Drawing on Paper by D. Ginsbourg - 1921
By Daniel Ginsbourg
Located in Roma, IT
Male Nudes is an original modern artwork realized in 1921 by the French artist Daniel Ginsbourg. Original sanguine drawing on paper. The sheet is gluew on a blue dark sheet. Hand-s...
Oil Pastel
$2,500
H 19 in W 16 in D 1 in
"Work 1 (Nude)" Abstract Nude Figure Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas Painting
By Suki Maguire
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on linen. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brush strokes. ...
Acrylic, Canvas
Untitled-048 nude pastel by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Burkhardt regularly created pastels from life models, and this is a lovely example of that. He regularly maintained an interest in figural work throughout his long and diverse c...
Paper, Pastel
"You In That Dress" Oil Pastel Drawing of Legs, Undressing
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 14in x 11in original oil pastel work by Lauren Rinaldi ships in the pictured archival custom frame measuring 15in x 12in. Lauren Rinaldi works using unbiased portraits of women...
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$1,480Sale Price|29% Off
H 13 in W 6.5 in
Matador, mixed media portrait of nude woman in dark garden
By Deirdre O'Connell
Located in New York, NY
“I thought the world was turned upside down when I started this body of work right after the 2016 presidential election. Little did I know. I had gone to the Woman's March in Washing...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$469
H 16.54 in W 11.62 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait "Pensive woman"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Pensive Woman" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a striking abstract expressionist painting that captures introspection and emotional depth. The artwork depicts a solitary figure...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$469
H 23.39 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary abstract figurative painting two women on paper "A pause for two"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“A Pause for Two” is a contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to Women. The work captures a suspended moment of shar...
Acrylic, Paper
$4,800
H 23 in W 17 in
Return of the Goddess - Original Painting of Surreal, Symbolic Goddess Figure
By Oliver Hazard Benson
Located in Chicago, IL
As is generally the case with my paintings, this work proceeded from a place of unknowing. The specificity of imagery and technique belie the non-specific character of the ideas and narratives presented. The imagery is not tied to any pre-existent source (textual or other). It is not preconceived by the artist, rather it is produced spontaneously in the process of painting. That said, it seems both easy and sensible to connect the imagery in this painting to common cultural material, especially that from very ancient sources. The central figure is very much like a totemic Neolithic goddess- the sort of which seem to be among the most ancient artistic works, examples are extant from eras stretching back tens of thousands of years. A lot has been written about figures of that kind but of course no one can reasonably claim to truly understand them. Here the great goddess appears with wings and entwined serpents. Crowned also with a glowing orb she has become an emblem of a matristic hermetica. The smaller figure may be less evidently archetypical. She is a younger goddess, a daughter like Persephone to Demeter. She lifts the breasts of her mother signifying perhaps how the presence of the child evokes the nurturing qualities of the mother or how Persephone’s seasonal ascent from the underworld awakens in her mother the impulse to again give life to the world. The cluster of gynomorphic figures contained by the crescent moon at the center of the painting refer to the balanced transformations of the lunar cycle and their mysteriously harmonic physical manifestation in the vital cycles of a woman’s body. At their axis is the cycloptical abdomen of the figure enthroned on the moon. The entire totem rises from a terrestrial gateway into an open landscape. In the background megaliths obscure the horizon. They represent a first boundary in time- the beginning of history. Below is the gateway, the opening to an inner earth...
Acrylic, Panel
$2,450
H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 0.13 in
'Standing Nude', Paris, Louvre, Académies Chaumière et Etrangères, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...
Paper, Oil Pastel
$587
H 23.39 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary abstract expressionist painting of a woman "A moment of summer"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“A Moment of Summer” is a contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to Women — a theme she has been exploring for sever...
Paper, Acrylic
"Pink" oil pastel, figurative nude, high heels, lingerie
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pink" is an original oil pastel on arches paper work by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece ships float-mounted in the pictured archival custom white frame. The finished framed dimensions ar...
Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Nude with Turquoise 5" 1984 Figure Gouache and Pastel American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude with Turquoise 5" 7/25/1984 Gouache on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this captivating piece, Jack Hooper's minimalist sensibilit...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Side Stretch Nude 2" 1984 Figure Gouache and Pastel American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Side Stretch Nude 2" 9/7/1984 Gouache and pastel on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this modernist masterpiece, Jack Hooper deftly navi...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Nude with Hand on Hip" 1984 Figure Gouache and Ink American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude with Hand on Hip" 7/25/1984 Gouache and ink on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this striking work of modernist art, Jack Hooper sk...
Paper, Gouache, Ink
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Nude with Turquoise 6" 1984 Figure Gouache and Pastel American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude with Turquoise 6" 7/1984 Gouache on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right A solitary figure, rendered in a warm, inviting brown, stands con...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 11 in W 14.5 in
"Nude Outlined in Red on Turquoise" 1962 Paint & Pastel Nude Jack Hooper
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude Outlined in Red on Turquoise" December 8, 1962 Gouache and pastel on paper 14.5"x11" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower left This 1962 artwork by Jack Hooper features an abstract figure outlined in red, filled in with white, set against a turquoise background. Hooper's creative use of oil pastel and gouache creates a captivating composition that offers viewers a glimpse into the world of abstract expression. This piece, a testament to Hooper's artistic skill, is a timeless addition to any art collection. Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1928 - January 24, 2014) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker and art educator. Hooper was a major figure on the Southern California art scene, belonging to that generation of Los Angeles painters...
Paper, Watercolor
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H 14 in W 12 in
Jack Hooper "Women with Colored Blanket" January 1, 1970 Gouache and marker
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Women with Colored Blanket" January 1, 1970 Gouache and marker on paper 12"x14" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower left In this 1970 artwork by Jack Hooper, an enigmatic figure takes center stage. Rendered in gouache and marker, the woman, devoid of facial features, stands draped in a vivid, oversized blue coat that highlights her distorted form. Her long black hair adds a sense of mystery to the composition. In the foreground, a multi-colored blanket with a striking bright pink edge provides a captivating contrast. Hooper's minimalist approach invites viewers to ponder questions of identity and perception through this subtly compelling piece. Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1928 - January 24, 2014) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker and art educator. Hooper was a major figure on the Southern California art scene, belonging to that generation of Los Angeles painters...
Paper, Gouache, Permanent Marker
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H 15.5 in W 22.25 in
"Apples in Blue Bowl" 1990 Jack Hooper Pastel with Gouache Painting
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Apples in Blue Bowl" 10-1990 Pastel and gouache on paper 22.25"x15.5" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right Jack Hooper, a prominent figure in the Southern Ca...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Nude with Turquoise 2" 1984 Figure Gouache and Pastel American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude with Turquoise 2" 7/25/1984 Gouache on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this striking example of modernist art, Jack Hooper employs...
Paper, Gouache, Pastel
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H 14 in W 16 in
"Pears in Striped Bowl" Painting & Pastel Still Life Jack Hooper
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Pears in Striped Bowl" 10-1996 Pastel and gouache on paper 16"x14" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this artwork, Jack Hooper presents a charming scene featuring five pears arranged in a blue and white striped bowl. The perspective, from directly above the bowl, offers a unique view of this simple yet captivating composition. Against a pink background adorned with blue polka dots, Hooper's use of watercolor and pastel techniques adds a touch of whimsy to this delightful piece, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects. Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1928 - January 24, 2014) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, printmaker and art educator. Hooper was a major figure on the Southern California art scene, belonging to that generation of Los Angeles painters...
Paper, Gouache, Pastel
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H 15.5 in W 17.75 in
"Pear Still Life on Green" 1990 Jack Hooper Pastel with Gouache Painting
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Pear Still Life on Green" 10-1990 Pastel and gouache on paper 17.75"x15.5" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this artwork, Jack Hooper presents a simpl...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 17.5 in W 20.25 in
"Nude in Bubble" 1960s Paint & Pastel Nude American Modernist Jack Hooper
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude in Bubble" c. 1960 Gouache and pastel on paper 15"x18" period frame 20.25"x17.5" Signed in pencil lower left Jack Hooper's abstract artwork, featuring a figure out...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
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H 26 in W 20 in
"Nude with Turquoise 4" 1984 Figure Gouache and Pastel American Modernist
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Nude with Turquoise 4" 7/25/1984 Gouache on paper 20"x26" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right In this captivating piece, Jack Hooper's minimalist sensibilit...
Paper, Pastel, Gouache