Jim Houser Figurative 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.to
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Artist: Jim Houser
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, 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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, 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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jim Houser Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Hemp, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Jim Houser Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Inspire moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul
2021 Le Corps à Coeur, Galerie Corno X Beauchamp, Montréal
2019 Rêve moi, Centre Boréart, Granby, QC
Feel Moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul, QC
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2012 Le feu à la bouche, SSS, Québec, QC
2011 Le Moulin La Lorraine, Lac Etchemin, QC
2010 Lunetterie du faubourg, Quebec
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Find a wide variety of authentic Jim Houser figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative 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 and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jim Houser in acrylic paint, 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Francesca Reyes, Ricky Hunt, and Keith Young. Jim Houser figurative 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 $2,600, while the average work can sell for $750.