Jim Houser Abstract 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.(Biography provided by Paradigm Gallery + Studio)
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Artist: Jim Houser
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
KINDS OF LUCK
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
"MEEK", Blue, Black, and White Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This blue, black, and white wall-hanging artwork titled "MEEK" is an original artwork by Jim Houser made of acrylic on canvas. This piece measures 5"h x 5"w.
Jim Houser was born in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Panel, Canvas
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
"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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
"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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
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, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"THE LINE UP" Collage on panel, skateboard motifs, pattern, red white blue
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"THE LINE UP" is an original acrylic collage on panel by Jim Houser measuring 18in x 18in.
ABOUT // Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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