Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

American, b. 1985

Thomas Hammer was born in 1985 and grew up in Ithaca, New York. He completed his BS at Cornell University. He is known for his motion-filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by the spontaneity and vim of post-war action painting, though they employ a unique vocabulary of mark-making. He creates a sense of depth through the variety of textures that vary between smooth and flowing, staccato and rhythmic. The physical process of creating his ink paintings involves a degree of performance. The brushwork requires gestures that activate the body like dance. He works fast and relies on instinct to achieve the right balance of spontaneity and control. Hammer started his career as an interaction designer at digital agencies in New York City. He titles his artworks after extinct plants, evoking a moment in time which we cannot return to. His abstract works speak to the complexities of contemporary life, with the calligraphic elements offering a nod to a more cosmopolitan and inclusive art world today. He says of his work, “I aim to create emotionally impactful works that explore the relationship between human activity and our natural surroundings. Though non-representational, my works are inspired by photography — particularly images of vast landscapes, outer space, and major meteorological events. My work alternates from organic and spontaneous to strictly linear, minimal and mechanical. I aim to balance these forces to create work that is chaotic, but still controlled. To me, a successful piece is viewed as a window to an imagined space rather than as a physical object.” His works have been published in Architectural Digest, CoEval Magazine, and Lines Magazine and have been exhibited internationally and acquired by collectors around the world.

Artist: Thomas Hammer

Thomas HammerChamaecyparis Eureka - Original Black and White Abstract Calligraphy Painting, 2014

$1,400

Chamaecyparis Eureka - Original Black and White Abstract Calligraphy Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. The physical process of creating his ink paintings involves a degree of performance. The brushwork re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Thomas HammerOrontium Mackii - Original Black and White Abstract Calligraphy Painting, 2016

$2,800

Orontium Mackii - Original Black and White Abstract Calligraphy Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion-filled ink works on paper. His artworks, created with a unique tool fusing a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by the spontanei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerPinus Matthewsii - Minimalist Original Black and White Contemporary Ink Painting, 2015

$1,900

Pinus Matthewsii - Minimalist Original Black and White Contemporary Ink Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion-filled ink works on paper. His artworks, created with a unique tool fusing a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by the spontanei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerDelta Muscae - Contemporary Black and White Ink Painting, 42x32 Inches, 2020

$1,900

Delta Muscae - Contemporary Black and White Ink Painting, 42x32 Inches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion-filled black and white ink works on paper. His artworks, created with a unique tool fusing a squeegee and a brush, are inspired ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Svetlana SaratovaDark green abstraction, 2023

$210

H 13.39 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in

Dark green abstraction

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This abstract piece is created with alcohol inks on synthetic paper. Intricate interweavings of deep gray-green, graphite, soft green, and subtle lilac hues create a multi-layered, a...

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2010s Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Synthetic Paper

Svetlana SaratovaRed roses. Abstraction, 2022

$198

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in D 0.04 in

Red roses. Abstraction

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Created with alcohol inks on synthetic paper, Red Roses is an abstract composition inspired by the beauty and expressive power of blooming roses. Rich shades of red, crimson, and sof...

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2010s Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Synthetic Paper

a.musePink Cosmos Monotype Print, Abstract Art, 2023, Hand-Pulled by the Artist, 2023

$1,000

H 13.75 in W 11 in

Pink Cosmos Monotype Print, Abstract Art, 2023, Hand-Pulled by the Artist

By a.muse

Located in New york, NY

In the artist's abstract print series, Cosmos, 2023 by a.muse represents an imaginary cosmos - the universe as a place of longing, dreams, wonder, and ethereal beauty. A 13.75" x 11"...

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2010s Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Rag Paper, Monotype, Gouache

Paula ValenzuelaFlow, 2025

$800

H 14 in W 10 in

Flow

By Paula Valenzuela

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paula Valenzuela Flow, 2025 Watercolor, alcohol and acrylic ink on paper 14 x 10 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. External, visible frame ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Urszula WilkUntitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art, 2014

$2,575

H 29.93 in W 44.1 in

Untitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art

By Urszula Wilk

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is signed (see last photo) and will be shipped rolled in a tube. Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Urszula WilkUntitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art, 2021

$2,575

H 43.71 in W 30.32 in

Untitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art

By Urszula Wilk

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is signed (see last photo) and will be shipped rolled in a tube. Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Urszula WilkUntitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art, 2015/16

$2,575

H 42.13 in W 30.71 in

Untitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art

By Urszula Wilk

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is signed (see last photo) and will be shipped rolled in a tube. Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Urszula WilkUntitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art, 2023

$2,575

H 30.71 in W 43.71 in

Untitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art

By Urszula Wilk

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is signed (see last photo) and will be shipped rolled in a tube. Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mohamed Hassan"Lord" Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Painting 28" x 31.5" inch by Mohamed Hassan, 2024

$2,350

H 28 in W 31.5 in

"Lord" Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Painting 28" x 31.5" inch by Mohamed Hassan

By Mohamed Hassan

Located in Culver City, CA

"Lord" Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Painting 28" x 31.5" inch by Mohamed Hassan Medium: ink on paper Artwork full name: "Lord, expand my chest and make my task easy for me" Mohamed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Mohamed Hassan"Arabic Calligraphy 6" Abstract Painting 22" x 28" inch by Mohamed Hassan, 2020

$2,150

H 22 in W 28 in

"Arabic Calligraphy 6" Abstract Painting 22" x 28" inch by Mohamed Hassan

By Mohamed Hassan

Located in Culver City, CA

"Arabic Calligraphy 6" Abstract Painting 22" x 28" inch by Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Hassan is a traditional Arabic calligraphist, he obtained his official license to practice this art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Aleksandra BaturaUntitled 2 - Contemporary Abstract Large Format Painting, 2024

$3,511

H 78.75 in W 57.49 in

Untitled 2 - Contemporary Abstract Large Format Painting

By Aleksandra Batura

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork will be shipped rolled up in a cardboard tube Aleksandra Batura (b. 1982 in Augustów) a Warsaw based artist. She earned a Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of ...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Philip WittmannLust, 2023

$1,300

H 20 in W 20 in D 1 in

Lust

By Philip Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Ink on paper, Acrylic and / or watercolor, signed in the front, framed in a aluminum silver frame, glass. Philip Wittmann work is based on signs. Sign...

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2010s Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

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Thomas HammerChi Eridani - Black and White Painting, 2018

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H 40 in W 36 in

Chi Eridani - Black and White Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Thomas Hammer88 Aquarii - Square Black and White Painting, 2018

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H 42 in W 42 in

88 Aquarii - Square Black and White Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Thomas HammerGlossopteris, 2014

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H 66 in W 42 in

Glossopteris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas Hammer"Alpha Fornacis" - Large Scale Black and White Original Artwork, 2017

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H 70 in W 30 in

"Alpha Fornacis" - Large Scale Black and White Original Artwork

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerLambda Andromedae, 2017

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H 66 in W 40 in

Lambda Andromedae

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerEridanus, 2017

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H 44 in W 40 in

Eridanus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerPodozamites, 2016

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H 44 in W 56 in

Podozamites

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerCommidendrum Rotundifolium, 2016

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H 55 in W 36 in

Commidendrum Rotundifolium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerStenocarpus Dumbeensis, 2017

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H 47 in W 41 in

Stenocarpus Dumbeensis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. His ink works, created with a unique tool that’s a fusion of a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerPleiospilos Simulans, 2016

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H 50 in W 50 in

Pleiospilos Simulans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled black and white ink works on paper. The physical process of creating his ink paintings involves a degree of performance. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Thomas HammerFirmiana Major, 2016

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H 70 in W 30 in

Firmiana Major

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. The physical process of creating his ink paintings involves a degree of performance. The brushwork re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Paper

Thomas HammerOsmunda Wehrii, 2016

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H 36 in W 36 in

Osmunda Wehrii

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion filled ink works on paper. The physical process of creating his ink paintings involves a degree of performance. The brushwork re...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Thomas Hammer Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

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