Hunt Slonem

Called a Neo-Expressionist, Hunt Slonem combines Abstract Expressionist techniques with mysticism and animal subjects and is best known for his paintings of tropical birds and bunnies. He uses an abstract platform for his traditional subject matter, developed with gestured brushwork and bold Warholesque repetitive compositions. 

This exhibition highlights a series of works seldom seen that were created early in his career and informed by his time spent in Cholula, Mexico while attending the Universidad de las Americas. The vibrant large-scale paintings produced between 1978 – 1986 are a reflection of the time spent exploring ancient Aztec archeological sites. Filled with pre-Columbian ceremonial objects the canvases are rendered in gold paint and Day-Glo colors.

Slonem will be signing copies of his newly released book Gatekeeper: World of Folly on September 29. Click HERE for details.

ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in Kittery, Maine, in 1951, New York-based artist Hunt Slonem is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. Considered one of the great colorists of his time.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website