Washington - Art

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "In Wonder and Amazement" is highly gestural yet s...

"Seeking Solace" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black a...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Reaching For It" is highly gestural yet sensitive...

"Safe & Sound" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black and white. Gestural yet sensitive. Surreal. And elegant. This medium-sized vertical abstract is full of subtle forms and visual interest. It would be inviting and intriguing anywhere you hang it. After all, wouldn't we all like shelter from the storm...

Hunter uses highly physical gestural marks to create contemporary abstract paintings that are deep and mysterious. "Hybrid" is a perfect example of his highly fluid and uniquely expr...

Three horses having a nocturnal meeting. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Sig...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutti...

A lively dancing fellow created from brushstrokes lets him dance around a room in simple black and white form. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificat...

Inspired by our beautiful ocean life I wrote this descriptive poem to share my inspiration: Ocean Forest Dark as Night There’s A clearing with some light The seaweed parts as sh...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutting-edge media technology as well as his expertise in photography cast him as pioneer in digital art and allow him to develop virtual matrix from which he extracts his images. In his works he explores a universe that lies at the crossroad of abstraction and the figurative, inviting the viewer to determine if what he sees is a reflection of reality or imagination. Through is truly unique approach RIOUX is one of the most innovative artists in digital creations and one of the few creative minds able to blend with such keenness aesthetics research and critical distance. Whether they translate into a Dantesque urbanity or the infinite horizon of a turquoise ocean, the urban territory reflected by his creations offers a dystopian view of the world, challenging our attitude towards the environment and the future. From the onset, RIOUX has no intention of matching IRL expectations of what digital art 'should' look like, but strives to play with our notions of what's real, what's not, how we remember, and how we infer meaning into imaginary visual constructs. --- RIOUX started the Renaissance project in 2016. Renaissance further develops themes explored by RIOUX in his earlier series Turquoise Default. It is not merely a progression however, but also a contrast. This new series poses questions about hope, which is perhaps now more relevant than ever. “Renaissance invokes in us a sense of uncertainty and a self-awareness of our limits, of an infinity made apparent by the horizon line, the vanishing point, the moment in any spatial or temporal projection beyond which we can no longer see, but from which, nonetheless, we know the universe carries on. At the same time it poses a choice to us: do we accept the openness of abstraction or do we insist on imposing a (false) certainty of representation in what we see in these images. Hope is a faith made possible by uncertainty and the unknown, by an understanding that history and the future are creative acts, works of art in which we all participate.” Neal Rockwell There are 18 pieces in the RENAISSANCE collection. Each archival pigment print is produced under the supervision of the artist. The print is mounted under a single piece of 1/4"/ 6 mm gallery...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutting-edge media technology as well as his expertise in photography cast him as pioneer in digital art and allow him to develop virtual matrix from which he extracts his images. In his works he explores a universe that lies at the crossroad of abstraction and the figurative, inviting the viewer to determine if what he sees is a reflection of reality or imagination. Through is truly unique approach RIOUX is one of the most innovative artists in digital creations and one of the few creative minds able to blend with such keenness aesthetics research and critical distance. Whether they translate into a Dantesque urbanity or the infinite horizon of a turquoise ocean, the urban territory reflected by his creations offers a dystopian view of the world, challenging our attitude towards the environment and the future. From the onset, RIOUX has no intention of matching IRL expectations of what digital art 'should' look like, but strives to play with our notions of what's real, what's not, how we remember, and how we infer meaning into imaginary visual constructs. --- RIOUX started the Cloud project in 2022. Paul-Emile Rioux’s series Cloud, like his other work, is a kind of aesthetic thought experiment. Each square image is bisected symmetrically, or nearly symmetrically, by a tidy horizon. The upper half display forms that appear as clouds, the bottom as an underwater seascape, yet at the same time mimics the cloudlike formations of above. Formally these works reference hard-edged abstraction, minimalism and abstract expressionism, though juxtaposed with a sort of Instagram lifestyle sensibility. When shown as a gridded series, they recall the Instagram account @insta_repeat which curates gridded typologies of nearly identical influencer photos – for instance sunsets on a beach, or campfires with hiking boot clad feet visible in the foreground, transforming images, which individually are meant to signify the good life, into symbols of stifling homogeneity, cynically trying to capitalize on mass-produced sensations. Unlike past movements in abstract or minimal art, however, Rioux is not striving to create self-contained objects, but windows into deeper currents that churn in the dark spaces where culture, technology and the subconscious flow together. Rioux’s digital works are not specifically images, but notes, ways of thinking. They connect to a larger discourse. With Clouds, Rioux thinks aloud about what is hidden and what is revealed in our relationships to technology and nature. It is a meditation on “the cloud,” which, like real clouds, seem immaterial, but in fact are physical and have a material impact on the world. Rioux considers the juxtaposition between weight and weightlessness – the apparent weightlessness of virtual reality, against the mass, the inescapability of the material world. Technology promises a world of lightness, connectivity and the bounty of limitless growth, or if it cannot quite muster that illusion, at least the offer of escape into a simulated universe of carnivalesque distraction shepherding us away from the environmental catastrophe our economic system inflicts on the earth. In this series Rioux asks us to reflect on what the clouds hide. There are 18 pieces in the Cloud collection. Each archival pigment print is produced under the supervision of the artist. The print is mounted under a single piece of 1/4"/ 6 mm gallery...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutti...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutting-edge media technology as well as his expertise in photography cast him as pioneer in digital art and allow him to develop virtual matrix from which he extracts his images. In his works he explores a universe that lies at the crossroad of abstraction and the figurative, inviting the viewer to determine if what he sees is a reflection of reality or imagination. Through is truly unique approach RIOUX is one of the most innovative artists in digital creations and one of the few creative minds able to blend with such keenness aesthetics research and critical distance. Whether they translate into a Dantesque urbanity or the infinite horizon of a turquoise ocean, the urban territory reflected by his creations offers a dystopian view of the world, challenging our attitude towards the environment and the future. From the onset, RIOUX has no intention of matching IRL expectations of what digital art 'should' look like, but strives to play with our notions of what's real, what's not, how we remember, and how we infer meaning into imaginary visual constructs. --- RIOUX started the Renaissance project in 2016. Renaissance further develops themes explored by RIOUX in his earlier series Turquoise Default. It is not merely a progression however, but also a contrast. This new series poses questions about hope, which is perhaps now more relevant than ever. “Renaissance invokes in us a sense of uncertainty and a self-awareness of our limits, of an infinity made apparent by the horizon line, the vanishing point, the moment in any spatial or temporal projection beyond which we can no longer see, but from which, nonetheless, we know the universe carries on. At the same time it poses a choice to us: do we accept the openness of abstraction or do we insist on imposing a (false) certainty of representation in what we see in these images. Hope is a faith made possible by uncertainty and the unknown, by an understanding that history and the future are creative acts, works of art in which we all participate.” Neal Rockwell There are 18 pieces in the RENAISSANCE collection. Each archival pigment print is produced under the supervision of the artist. The print is mounted under a single piece of 1/4"/ 6 mm gallery...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutti...

A hazy day on the river :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Si...

Abstraction ..organic and manmade forms :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed:...

An Unlikely Pair is an expressive piece utilizing bird forms, lines, thick and thin paint and intense color. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate ...

Archival photo print under acrylic glass. Dimensions: 48 x 48 in. Depth: 1/4 in. Artist and photographer Paul-Émile Rioux lives in Montréal, Canada. His lifelong interest in cutti...

As a school psychologist by training, I'm often interested in the psychological dimension of human behavior. I basically believe that we are all flawed. We have emotions - and unique...

This is a continuation of my "Contemplation" series - which explores my fascination with people who are "working something out." We're all flawed people - and ultimately we are searc...

The Sentinel is my take on a man who's extremely disturbed and conflicted about the world today. You can see the complexity of his thought process in his face. He's wondering what he...

My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Instead, a scanner and a computer became my substitute for photosensitive materials and a ...

The history of photography is replete with examples of image capture without a camera. My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Ins...

The history of photography is replete with examples of image capture without a camera. My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Ins...

The Alm Hill Farm series began in 2008 when I relocated to Seattle and began shopping at the Pike Place market. Alm Hill Farm is a local farmer growing flow...

The history of photography is replete with examples of image capture without a camera. My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Ins...

The Alm Hill Farm series began in 2008 when I relocated to Seattle and began shopping at the Pike Place market. Alm Hill Farm is a local farmer growing flow...

My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Instead, a scanner and a computer became my substitute for photosensitive materials and a ...

My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Instead, a scanner and a computer became my substitute for photosensitive materials and a ...

My present focus, ‘From a Scanner, Darkly,’ began when I had no time to work with film. Instead, a scanner and a computer became my substitute for photosensitive materials and a ...

"Drifters" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black and wh...

"Travelers" represents the pent-up wanderlust in all of us these days -- the absolute requirement to go somewhere else, be somewhere else, experience somewhere else. And to do it in ...

"1000 Journeys" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black a...

"Fresh" is painted with acrylic on a 30 x 40 x 1.5 inch gallery-wrapped canvas, edge painted, ready to hang. This painting is part of a new series that Hunter calls "Scribblings." T...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Care and Feeding" explodes with color in an infini...

Woman quietly meditating (is there any other way).The subject matter was inspired by a need for simple peace in this crazy world. This is part of a new series on paper. Interior dec...

Using neutral colors inspired by Maiden Grass which is a type of feathery plant that can look like wheat or have flowers. An abstract perspective of the delicate stalks falling over ...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Roadside Attraction" explodes with color in an in...

"Thruster" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black and wh...

"Stop & Go" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, calligraphic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Intriguing, mi...

Archival pigment print under acrylic glass. Numbered & signed by the artist. 9x 24x24 inches. Can be diversely assembled. If square, total of 72x72 inches (add 2 or 3 inches in be...

"Who Am I To Say" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black ...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Alchemy" explodes in an infinite celebration of g...

Hunter uses highly physical gestural marks to create contemporary abstract paintings that are deep and mysterious. An exhibition favorite, "All the Ins and Outs" is a perfect example...

LOERA NEBULA is an 8x8 square piece that Tiffani made using her iconic holographic resin layering painting technique. This piece gives the blackness of space center stage, hitting yo...

"Off the Grid" is painted with acrylic on 18 x 24 inch museum-quality loose canvas, easily mounted and framed. This expressive, colorful, humorous and thoughtful image is a reflecti...

"Cold Comfort" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black and...

"Sordid Attractions" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Bla...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Never Too Late" vibrates in an infinite celebrati...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Fast Forward" races ahead in an infinite celebrat...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Taming the Dragon" is in an infinite celebration ...

Abstraction of plant life and sea creatures under the sea :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Ha...

"Perfect Timing" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, expressionistic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Black ...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Riding High" is in an infinite celebration of gest...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Motivated" vibrates in an infinite celebration of...

"Time and Again" is a perfect example of Hunter's highly fluid, calligraphic style -- which so often results in arresting images with a sense of depth and sculptural form. Intriguin...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Running for the Border" races ahead in an infinite...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Two Scoops" is all about celebrating life at its ...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "Follower" rolls along behind in purposeful and en...

As an eclectic artist with wide-ranging interests, approaches, techniques and tools, Hunter's work can be a challenge to classify. "A Theory of Evolution" considers how we may have evolved from the primordial soup in a playful celebration of gesture and color. This small horizontal abstract painting...