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
“Scarce XVII” (Abstract, Contemporary, Neutral, Black & White, Graphic Painting)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
SCARCE XVII
2021
Paris, France
Intricate black and white pebble-pattern painted over a natural, oil washed canvas. A visual interpretation of erosion and organic patterning found th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
“So Plant, So Animal III” (Black & White, Graphic, Bold, Abstract, Neutral)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Bold yet delicately portrayed, "So Plant, So Animal III" is an abstract piece framed to perfection, offering a timeless neutral color palette. The central theme captures the essence ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, India Ink, Acrylic
"The Way" (Black & White, Texture, Depth, Antique Linen, Neutral Beige, Nude)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
The canvas comes to life with a captivating yet understated painting, heavy on texture, using antique linen, crafted with a unique blend of dye, pigment, and acrylic. The artist's su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic
"Found Fat" (Abstract, Neutral, Skull, Bold, Graphic, Type, Text, Red, Green)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
FOUND FAT
2020
Paris, France
Bold, hand-painted, serif typography, painted over a lion's skull on a stained, gessoed canvas. The words read: "Found Fat," mirrored in a vivid green ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, India Ink
"Lus Osculi" (Abstract Black & White, Graphic Painting, Roman-inspired, Neutral)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Roman term "Los Osculi," translating to "right to kiss," the artist delves into a compelling exploration of the past's intriguing customs. In ancient Rome, women were prohibited from drinking as it was believed to lead to adultery and even possess abortifacient properties. Consequently, the husband and male family members of an "honest" woman possessed the right to kiss her on the mouth to ensure her sobriety. The allure of fleeting kisses, whispers of scent, and the sensuality of suspicion captivated the artist's imagination.
On an antique French canvas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Chalk
"Final Offering" (emotional, antique, statue painting on green dyed canvas)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Final Offering" delves into intricate details of a poignant scene. The viewer's gaze is drawn to a statuesque figure, with a hand gracefully outstretched, engaging in the tender act of placing a crown of flowers onto what appears to be a sepulcher or marble tomb. The careful attention to the folds, texture, and draping in the subject's clothing stand out in this piece.
The color palette chosen - formed with India ink on dyed canvas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Dye, India Ink
"Eléa Ossified" (Abstract Portrait, Floral, Calming, Roses, Painting on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
ELÉA OSSIFIED
2022
An abstracted portrait with detail of lying roses mimics thoughts caught in time, while capturing the complex notion of aging and beauty. A soft and calming paint...
Category
2010s Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
"Some Spain" (Abstract, Neutral, Graphic, Bold, Black & White painting on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
SOME SPAIN
2021
Paris, France
Graphically bold, yet cerebral, this textured, abstract piece offers a rich color palette. Painted using oil, acrylic and plaster, and executed on an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic
"Old Seed" (Abstract, Contemporary, Pink, White, Custom Framed, Gallery Glass)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
OLD SEED
2017
New York, New York
A geometric diamond pattern is scratched over phrases such as “old seed” and “you are a ground level house fire,” among others which are illegible. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Board, Acrylic
"Habitual II" (rich, cerebral, abstract, floral, black & white, antique canvas)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Habitual II", 2023, Paris, France
This rich and cerebral abstract painting uses a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, pink, and white oil paints and wood stain to create visual texture and depth. The artist selected a French, antique postal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil
"Safety in Numbers" (Abstract, Contemporary, Framed, Type, Text, Gallery Glass)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
SAFETY IN NUMBERS
2017
New York, New York
A tongue-in-cheek commentary on the herd and sense of safety in following the crowd. Four gazelle skulls are stacked together with handwritten vignettes threading together their stories, as follows:
2. CURTAINS
Water Near The Bed
Awake for all of it
108”
3. ALLEY DOOR
Sugar High...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Acrylic
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic
"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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Dye, Ink
"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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Day Remains I" (abstract, blue dye, deep red, yellow, framed painting, cotton)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Day Remains I", 2023, Paris, France
Rich painting of blue dye, deep red and yellow ochre oil paint, on natural, antique cotton. Consider pairing with its counterpart "Day Remains I...
Category
2010s Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye, Oil
"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,...
Category
2010s Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye, Ink
“Argot of Late” (Large Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type on Wood-120x80cm)
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
"Wombs, Tombs, Tools" (Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Text, Found Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
WOMBS, TOMBS AND TOOLS
2020
Paris, France
Hand-painted, serif typeset words loosely convey the similarities between the place we begin and end life -- the womb and the tomb --- and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nicholas Evans Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
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