By Hunt Slonem
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Hunt Slonem
Title: Melvina
Medium: Hand Blown Glass
Size: Approximately 16" x 9" x 9.5"
Edition: Original
Inscription: Signed
Year: 2021
Condition: Excellent Quality overall with no visible flaws, as it would have left the studio
Documentation: Gallery certificate of authenticity
In a natural expansion of his artistic vocabulary, Slonem has evolved his famous bunnies into the dynamic medium of glass with the same quick gestural dance of his paint brush marks on canvas. The smallest details of Slonem's bunny paintings translate well into blown glass; where the smallest turn of an ear can communicate an entire personality.
Hunt Slonem's "Melvina" is created in an elegant, iridescent deep teal that's perfectly in-line with the artist's traditional aesthetic. Much like his iconic bunny paintings, the shapes are streamlined and modern yet filled with meaningful details. "Melvina" is signed by the Hunt Slonem and comes with a gallery certificate of authenticity.
About Hunt Slonem
Hunt Slonem is a leading American contemporary artist whose paintings, sculptures, and decorative environments have made him a distinctive presence in the international art world. Born in 1951 in Kittery, Maine, he spent his early years moving frequently with his family, including time in Nicaragua and Hawaii. Exposure to lush landscapes, tropical birds, and diverse cultural settings deeply influenced the imagery that would later define his artistic career. He earned a degree in painting and art history from Tulane University in 1973 and soon relocated to New York, where he developed his professional practice.
Best known for his richly colored and highly recognizable paintings, Hunt Slonem has built a career around recurring motifs such as rabbits, butterflies, parrots, and other animals. These subjects are rendered through expressive brushwork, layered paint surfaces, and rhythmic repetition, blending elements of Neo-Expressionism, Pop sensibility, and decorative tradition. His rabbit paintings, in particular, have become some of the most sought-after works in the contemporary market and remain strongly associated with the artist’s name.
Beyond canvas, Slonem has expanded his practice into printmaking, sculpture, and handblown glass. Hunt Slonem glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
