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Jim Houser Paintings

American, b. 1973
Jim Houser is a self-taught artist, musician, designer, and original member of the renowned artist collective Space1026 in Philadelphia. He is celebrated for his iconic patchwork paintings, color theory, stylized figures, and for challenging the definition of object versus painting. For PUSHING, Houser further develops his unique visual language through an emphasis on execution and concept. Centered with a focus on application and practice, Houser presents a complex body of unique pieces all interconnected by meditations on shapes, repurposing, and the inescapable weight of our current socio-political climate. Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently resides. Houserʼs collages, paintings, and installations have been exhibited extensively in institutions such as the Laguna Art Museum and the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art as well as galleries in Milan, Paris, Sydney, and São Paulo. His work is included in the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Houser layers acrylic on wood, fabric, and found objects, blurring the lines between collage and sculpture. when viewed as a whole, it becomes clear that all of his works are associative and directly related. This deceptively dimensional quality is further highlighted when the pieces are assembled into one of the artist’s elaborate installations, adding to the complexity of each individual piece by emphasizing greater interconnectivity to the body of work as a whole.
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Artist: Jim Houser
"DANGER!", Blue, Red, and White Abstract Acrylic Paint and Collage on Canvas
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This blue, red, and white wall-hanging artwork titled "DANGER!" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic and collage on canvas. This piece measures 10"h x 10"w. Jim Hous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

AN OLD TREE
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "AN OLD TREE" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of collage on panel. This piece measures 4"h x 4"w. Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Panel, Paper

"TORRENTS", Red and White Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This red and white abstract wall-hanging artwork titled "TORRENTS" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic on panel. This piece mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Panel

GRASPS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"GRASPS" is an original dimensional, wall-hanging, assemblage work by Jim Houser measuring 12in x 12in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"WELCOME TO MY BOOK COLLECTION" Vibrant Assemblage, Still life sculpture
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "WELCOME TO MY BOOK COLLECTION" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of assembled objects. This piece measures approximately 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Found Objects, Acrylic

"HER" Text-based, abstract
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "HER" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of acrylic on panel. This piece measures approximately 17”h x 17”w and ships in the pictured manipulated fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

"CELLAR MUSIC" Wall hanging assemblage by Jim Houser
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "CELLAR MUSIC" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of assembled objects. This piece measures approximately 9.5”h x 8”w x 5.5”...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Found Objects, Acrylic

OATHS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "OATHS" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic on panel. This piece measures 8"h x 8"w. Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

"SHALLOWS I" Blue, Red, and White Acrylic Collage on Canvas
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This blue, red, and white wall-hanging artwork titled "SHALLOWS I" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic collage on canvas. This piece measures 6"h x 6"w. Jim Houser ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

"A FLATNESS IN THE EYES", Assemblage Wall-Hanging, Found Objects, Threat, Paint
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This artwork "A FLATNESS IN THE EYES" is an original assemblage artwork by Jim Houser. Incorporating various dimensional elements and techniques, such as painting and found objects, ...
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2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Thread, Found Objects, Acrylic

GHST
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"GHST" is an original acrylic work on panel by Jim Houser measuring 10in x 10in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"RECLAIMERS" Abstract assemblage, found objects, acrylic paint
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "RECLAIMERS" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of acrylic paint and assembled objects. This piece measures approximately 10”h x 10”w x 3.5”d and was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Found Objects, Acrylic

"KINDS OF LUCK" Found object assemblage, shadowbox, acrylic and wood
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "KINDS OF LUCK" is an original artwork made from assemblage by Jim Houser. This piece is shipped in the pictured black frame and measures 20"h x 16"w. It’s called ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Found Objects

"HOUNDS", Assemblage, Wall-Hanging, Abstract, Mixed Media, Dog Silhouette
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "HOUNDS" is an original assemblage artwork by Jim Houser. This piece measures 6" x 6". Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, th...
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2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic

OUR OWN WEIGHT
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "OUR OWN WEIGHT" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic on panel. This piece measures 8"h x 8"w. Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

"FISHSCALE" acrylic and hand cut collage
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"FISHSCALE" is an original acrylic and collage on panel by Jim Houser measuring 12in x 12in. This piece is a study for a larger work. The scale motifs are hand cut by the artist in h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

KINDS OF PLANTS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"KINDS OF PLANTS" is an original assemblage artwork by Jim Houser measuring 18" x 18". Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently reside...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic

BUT WHEN
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BUT WHEN" is an original acrylic on panel work by Jim Houser measuring 12in x 12in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

FEVER
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "FEVER" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic on panel. This piece measures 5.5"h x 5.5"w. Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel

HEX
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Hex" is an original acrylic on canvas artwork by Jim Houser measuring 5" x 5". Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently resides. He is...
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2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

DROPS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"DROPS" is an original acrylic on canvas by Jim Houser measuring 8in x 8in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currentl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Canvas, Hemp, Acrylic

HOLY CROSS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"HOLY CROSS" is an original acrylic collage on panel work by Jim Houser measuring 10in x 10in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Penns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel

MTHS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"MTHS" is an original acrylic painting on panel by Jim Houser measuring 6”h x 6”w. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

A SET OF KEYS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"A SET OF KEYS" is an original painting and assemblage work by Jim Houser measuring 9in x 9in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Paintings

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Hemp, Wood, Paper, Acrylic

SPOTS
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"SPOTS" is an original acrylic painting collage on panel work by Jim Houser measuring 8in x 8in. ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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"MEEK", Blue, Black, and White Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Jim Houser paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Jim Houser paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, red, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jim Houser in paint, acrylic paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Jim Houser paintings, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Seth Clark, Peter Kuttner, and Thomas Slate. Jim Houser paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $5,000, while the average work can sell for $800.

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