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Nicholas Evans Paintings

American, b. 1982

Nicholas Evans is an American, Paris-based artist, designer and creative director. Painting is a cornerstone of Evans’s artistic expression, which is largely inspired by personal events, religious symbolism, and historical allegories.

In addition to traditional oil and acrylics, Evans uses materials such as plasters, wax, salt and found objects in his works, presenting a way to seek new meaning in elements that have collapsed or eroded over time. Threads of poetry convey the fragmented logic of suffering, lost love and redemption that push him to create.

After early success in New York’s fashion and creative industry — followed by nearly losing his life to addiction — a liver transplant gave way to a new perspective and allowed Evans to reinvent himself. Inspired to revisit the rudiments of expression through his first love of painting, Nicholas began working under the moniker of Evans Deventer to present his art.

Through Evans Deventer, he is continuously intrigued by the “decayed decadence” of long-held traditions and the looming past, and how to represent them visually. Evans Deventer is also represented as a brick and mortar space, which he designed in 2015, featuring furniture, jewelry and objects, in addition to artwork.

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(Biography provided by Evans Deventer)

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Artist: Nicholas Evans
"Doves for the Dorians II" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)
"Doves for the Dorians II" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)

"Doves for the Dorians II" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the story...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic

Lacuna 2: India Ink on Antique Cotton, Abstract, Modern, 2024, Signed, Framed
Lacuna 2: India Ink on Antique Cotton, Abstract, Modern, 2024, Signed, Framed

Lacuna 2: India Ink on Antique Cotton, Abstract, Modern, 2024, Signed, Framed

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Lacuna 2", 2024, Paris, France This artwork, created with India ink on antique cotton, evokes a visceral play between texture, pattern, and absence. Titled "Lacuna", the piece is a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Dye, India Ink

Abstract Textured Skull Painting 'Auspice' on Wood, 21st Century
Abstract Textured Skull Painting 'Auspice' on Wood, 21st Century

Abstract Textured Skull Painting 'Auspice' on Wood, 21st Century

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

AUSPICE 2020 Paris, France An auspice is a ‘prophetic sign’ which the artist was inspired by. This textured, abstract piece features a lying skull, looking up to the sky...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

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India Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Villa of Diomedes" (abstract, blue-green striped, framed painting on linen)
"Villa of Diomedes" (abstract, blue-green striped, framed painting on linen)

"Villa of Diomedes" (abstract, blue-green striped, framed painting on linen)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Villa of Diomedes" is an enchanting painting that weaves a captivating tale through its blue-green, white, and sienna accents. The artist skillfully employs a mix of pigments, dyes,...

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2010s Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Linen, Dye, Ink

"Time, It Takes II" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)
"Time, It Takes II" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)

"Time, It Takes II" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

TIME, IT TAKES II 2022 Paris, France A graphic and bold abstract painting on linen, with dark blue green ink and white acrylic accents. A single, bold, orange line is situated on the right side of the painting, a commentary on markers of time as an ineffective unit of measurement. Time interpreted not as linear, but an experience outside of numbers and outside of logic. Option to create a pair alongside "Time, It Takes I" (as pictured). Price and size are per painting. Evans Deventer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic

"Tempt Ensemble" (Parisian, black & white, women, monochromatic, sculptures)
"Tempt Ensemble" (Parisian, black & white, women, monochromatic, sculptures)

"Tempt Ensemble" (Parisian, black & white, women, monochromatic, sculptures)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

TEMPT ENSEMBLE 2022 Paris, France Originally created as part of Nicholas' solo exhibition "This, and Thereafter (Plumes)," December 10, 2022 - January 7, 2023. The theme illustrated...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Linen

"With Fear, With Blanket 1" (fauna, figure, swan, animalia, pattern, abstract)
"With Fear, With Blanket 1" (fauna, figure, swan, animalia, pattern, abstract)

"With Fear, With Blanket 1" (fauna, figure, swan, animalia, pattern, abstract)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

WITH FEAR, WITH BLANKET (1) PARIS, FRANCE 2024 This painting depicts the most vulnerable version of ones child self. A blanket is represented with the patterned blue material the c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Linen

"With Fear, With Blanket 2" (animalia, fauna, figure, snake, portrait, abstract)
"With Fear, With Blanket 2" (animalia, fauna, figure, snake, portrait, abstract)

"With Fear, With Blanket 2" (animalia, fauna, figure, snake, portrait, abstract)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

WITH FEAR, WITH BLANKET (2) PARIS, FRANCE 2024 This painting depicts the most vulnerable version of ones child self. A blanket is represented with the patterned blue material the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Acrylic

"Magdalena" (black & white, red, text type, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious)
"Magdalena" (black & white, red, text type, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious)

"Magdalena" (black & white, red, text type, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

MAGDALENA 2024, Paris, France An abstract and surreal original painting which is primarily black & white with accents of deep reds, browns, light blues, greens, and natural tones, o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Congratulatory" (Abstract, Figurative, Black & White, Portrait, Antique Wood)
"Congratulatory" (Abstract, Figurative, Black & White, Portrait, Antique Wood)

"Congratulatory" (Abstract, Figurative, Black & White, Portrait, Antique Wood)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

CONGRATULATORY 2020 Paris, France Subtle, black & white, figurative portrait in chalk on antique wood. Wood itself has a lot of character, with a beautiful, grey patina. Evidence o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Chalk

Found Fat, Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bold Typography, Animal, 2020
Found Fat, Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bold Typography, Animal, 2020

Found Fat, Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bold Typography, Animal, 2020

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

FOUND FAT 2020 Paris, France Bold, hand-painted, serif typography, painted over the skull of a lion are the centerpiece of this work. The canvas is stained and gessoed, with words ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

“Spectre” (Contemporary, Cerebral, Figurative, Black Canvas Painting with Type)
“Spectre” (Contemporary, Cerebral, Figurative, Black Canvas Painting with Type)

“Spectre” (Contemporary, Cerebral, Figurative, Black Canvas Painting with Type)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

SPECTRE 2018 A ghostly figure with a gold halo has the words “Amissa” to his right, and “Anima Mea” to his left – hand-painted vertically in gold type. In Latin, “Amissa Anima Mea”...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Le Crâne, Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 50x50cm
Le Crâne, Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 50x50cm

Le Crâne, Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 50x50cm

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

LE CRÂNE 2020 Paris, France A faint gesture of a skull, ‘le crane,’ lives on a pale pink background, and interacts with other abstract detailing, creating movement and tension. Evan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, India Ink, Graphite

"Hind Legs" (Text, Type, Abstract, Animal, Bold, Graphic, Sustainable, Raw Wood)
"Hind Legs" (Text, Type, Abstract, Animal, Bold, Graphic, Sustainable, Raw Wood)

"Hind Legs" (Text, Type, Abstract, Animal, Bold, Graphic, Sustainable, Raw Wood)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

HIND LEGS 2020 Paris, France Bold, hand-painted, serif typography on raw wood reads: ‘Hind Legs Adult.' Subtle primitive, animalistic, and sexual tones are injected in this piece. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

"Once it Comes" (abstract, stone, sculptural, graphic landscape, bold, dynamic)
"Once it Comes" (abstract, stone, sculptural, graphic landscape, bold, dynamic)

"Once it Comes" (abstract, stone, sculptural, graphic landscape, bold, dynamic)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

ONCE IT COMES 2024 Paris, France Originally inspired by weathered stone, this painting portrays an abstracted, organic landscape. Deep green acrylic paint on antique, natural linen,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Four Harpoons" (Abstract, Bold, Neutral, Black Painting on Wood; 50cm x 30cm)
"Four Harpoons" (Abstract, Bold, Neutral, Black Painting on Wood; 50cm x 30cm)

"Four Harpoons" (Abstract, Bold, Neutral, Black Painting on Wood; 50cm x 30cm)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

FOUR HARPOONS 2021 Paris, France "Four Harpoons" (Abstract, Bold, Neutral, Black Painting on Wood; 50cm x 30cm) Abstract painting. Neutral color palette of black and white on wood....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

"Short Spurts" (Abstract, Vivid Pink, Feminine, Women, Painting, Antique Wood)
"Short Spurts" (Abstract, Vivid Pink, Feminine, Women, Painting, Antique Wood)

"Short Spurts" (Abstract, Vivid Pink, Feminine, Women, Painting, Antique Wood)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

SHORT SPURTS 2021 Paris, France This piece is a visual interpretation of a poem the artist wrote around frenzied, short-sighted behaviors: “That part usually stays hidden. Those colors are not known for blending. Us? We come from a rib. And we tangle ourselves in the traps we set for our prey.” - Nicholas Evans The painting is composed of plaster, oil and acrylic, with the main detail shape, in white, positioned over wood glue, leaving a slightly raised effect. Embracing the unique imperfections of reclaimed objects aged over time, Evans uses antique found...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

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Plaster, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Glue

"A Lush Spring" Abstract Painting on Wood, Colorful Lion, Animalia, 2021, Signed
"A Lush Spring" Abstract Painting on Wood, Colorful Lion, Animalia, 2021, Signed

"A Lush Spring" Abstract Painting on Wood, Colorful Lion, Animalia, 2021, Signed

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

A LUSH SPRING 2021 Paris, France "A Lush Spring" (Abstract Statuesque Lion, Rich Color Palette, Painting on Wood) Playful optimism. “A Lush Spring” is created using a rich color pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood, Oil

"Cutting Room" (Abstract, Dyed, Magenta, Pink, Green, Blue, Text, Type, French)
"Cutting Room" (Abstract, Dyed, Magenta, Pink, Green, Blue, Text, Type, French)

"Cutting Room" (Abstract, Dyed, Magenta, Pink, Green, Blue, Text, Type, French)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

CUTTING ROOM 2018 This piece touches on abstracted themes of mass hysteria, confusion, and the curation of information. Subtly conveyed through fragmented, hand painted verbiage in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Dye, Ink

"Set Us In Stone I" (abstract, blue, Parisian, graphic, bust on natural canvas)
"Set Us In Stone I" (abstract, blue, Parisian, graphic, bust on natural canvas)

"Set Us In Stone I" (abstract, blue, Parisian, graphic, bust on natural canvas)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

SET US IN STONE I 2022 Paris, France Originally created as part of Nicholas' solo exhibition "This, and Thereafter (Plumes)," December 10, 2022 - January 7, 2023. The theme illustrated the enigmatic uncertainty around what might happen after life. A range of paintings were presented – vibrant and ethereal – touching on different aspects of this notion. Each painting had a different point of view, oftentimes focusing around the inevitability of what is to come, and if and how it influences the present. This particular piece centers around personal legacy, how you will be remembered, and how your life vanishes into an abstraction as time goes by. This notion is visualized with a bust set in stone. The technique Evans used was a mixing of water-based ink with a hint of blue, that he knew would react when overlaid with white acrylic, pulling out a lighter hue of the blue ink. The white silhouette of a portrait set in stone creates a ghostly continuation of the underlaid pattern. Option to create a pair alongside "Set Us In Stone II" (as pictured). Price and size are per painting. Evans Deventer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic

“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)
“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)

“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Wood)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

ARGOT OF LATE 2022 Paris, France Bold, hand-painted, serif typography on raw, charred wood reads: ‘Argot of a Late Empire’ along with ‘glib without a trace of warmth,’ in subtle, r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

"SUTIV" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Neutral, Painting on Antique Wood Door)
"SUTIV" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Neutral, Painting on Antique Wood Door)

"SUTIV" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Neutral, Painting on Antique Wood Door)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

SUTIV 2022 Paris, France A bold and graphic painting done with acrylic on a paneled antique door. A beautiful patina and dimensional shape of the door acts as a backdrop. The piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

"Saudade" (black & white, rich, text, type, abstract, surreal, natural, neutral)
"Saudade" (black & white, rich, text, type, abstract, surreal, natural, neutral)

"Saudade" (black & white, rich, text, type, abstract, surreal, natural, neutral)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

SAUDADE 2024, Paris, France An abstract, original painting on linen, which is primarily black & white with hand-painted typography detail. Centered at the bottom of the work reads t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Time, It Takes I" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)
"Time, It Takes I" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)

"Time, It Takes I" (abstract, black & white, blue green ink, orange, diptych)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

TIME, IT TAKES I 2022 Paris, France A graphic and bold abstract painting on linen, with dark blue green ink and white acrylic accents. A single, bold, orange line is situated on the left side of the painting, a commentary on markers of time as an ineffective unit of measurement. Time interpreted not as linear, but an experience outside of numbers and outside of logic. Option to create a pair alongside "Time, It Takes II" (as pictured). Price and size are per painting. Evans Deventer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, India Ink

"Rubber Jungle II" (abstract, modern, bold, black & white, sculptural diptych)
"Rubber Jungle II" (abstract, modern, bold, black & white, sculptural diptych)

"Rubber Jungle II" (abstract, modern, bold, black & white, sculptural diptych)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

RUBBER JUNGLE II 2022 Paris, France A graphic and bold abstract painting. Primarily black and white acrylic painted on canvas. Neutral and modern, with loose, playful and energetic movement. Inspired by childhood interpretations of shapes in the dark - there is a sense of unknown when the imagination takes over. Subtle color comes into play with accents of Indian ink, dried terra cotta pigment and sage green paint. Option to create a pair alongside "Rubber Jungle I" (as pictured). Price and size are per painting. Evans Deventer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"It Comes While Sleeping" (Abstract, Dream, Deep Red, Green, Text, Type, French)
"It Comes While Sleeping" (Abstract, Dream, Deep Red, Green, Text, Type, French)

"It Comes While Sleeping" (Abstract, Dream, Deep Red, Green, Text, Type, French)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

IT COMES WHILE SLEEPING 2018 An abstract, ominous, deep red shape hangs over handwritten, disconnected verbiage, in a mix of French and English, with a series of numbers and dates. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Dye, Ink

“So Plant, So Animal” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold Graphic, Abstract, Neutral, Framed)
“So Plant, So Animal” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold Graphic, Abstract, Neutral, Framed)

“So Plant, So Animal” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold Graphic, Abstract, Neutral, Framed)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

Bold yet delicately portrayed, "So Plant, So Animal I" is an abstract piece framed to perfection, offering a timeless neutral color palette. The central theme captures the essence of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Linen, Wood, India Ink

"Last Respects" (Abstract, Graphic, Text, Type, Sustainable, Antique Wood Door)
"Last Respects" (Abstract, Graphic, Text, Type, Sustainable, Antique Wood Door)

"Last Respects" (Abstract, Graphic, Text, Type, Sustainable, Antique Wood Door)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

LAST RESPECTS 2020 Paris, France A bold and graphic painting done with acrylic on a paneled antique door. A rich patina and dimensional shape of the door acts as a backdrop. The na...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Nicholas Evans paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Nicholas Evans 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 pink, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nicholas Evans 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Nicholas Evans paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Nicholas Evans paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $680.