When it comes to contemporary art, it’s impossible not to think of Hunt Slonem. He is one of the most prominent artists and collectors in the art world. From the beginning, he was recognized for his pictorial work, which has been figurative and decorative, focusing on fauvism and neo-expressionism.
This can be seen in his large canvases composed of dense layers of paint, depicting claustrophobic clusters based on butterflies, parrots, rabbits, and a set of monkey eyes. His inspiration for this style comes from Frida Kahlo’s monkey paintings.
Slonem focuses on painting a small rabbit every day as a warm-up technique. Additionally, he works wet-on-wet, achieving his pieces more quickly.
The power of artworks in the hands of Slonem
Undoubtedly, this spontaneous way of creating a significant volume of work allows him to showcase his projects internationally. His productions have been attributed to Warhol’s factory, and he has had the opportunity to create paintings with portraits of Queen Victoria and Abraham Lincoln.
This combination of styles and the secondary narrative of his work give a decisive voice to his contemporary pieces or paintings. Not to mention his charming personality that has been able to conquer a community of collectors, including celebrities like the Kardashians.
Such is the level that this artist has reached that he has been able to exhibit his collections at the Miró Foundation and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name just a few. Slonem has even achieved overwhelming financial success like the star Dan Colen.
Hunt has established himself with three large plantations in Louisiana, various properties, and an arsenal in Pennsylvania. Furthermore, the armory is used as his personal museum to display paintings and exhibit furniture and object collections.
Entering this space means delving into the world of rabbits, with dozens of rooms where one can appreciate works developed with colorful floral patterns arranged in domestic vignettes reminiscent of the Mad Hatter.
An exceptional way to admire the art world
When observing one of Slonem’s works, there are some aspects to keep in mind that will help appreciate each piece. Each artwork by this artist bears his signature on the backside of each painting, meaning that Slonem wants the viewer to appreciate the painting for what it is, not because of who painted it. Viewing them from different angles is indifferent as long as one believes that the preferred way allows for a unique experience.
However, seeing his works up close allows one to admire the texture and every detail within them. From a medium distance, there is the possibility of noticing the composition with greater clarity.
Recommended works by the artist
Among Slonem’s notable works, some worth mentioning are:
- Her Majesty (Purple)
- Mink Stole
- Conmet
- Extinct
- Amazon Red River
- Nityananda
- Spring Butterflies
- Stormy
- Emerald City
- Schaumberg Castle
Slonem is an artist known for his attraction to tropical and exotic landscapes, as well as different animals such as butterflies, rabbits, and birds. However, his inspiration also focuses on history. It’s worth noting that he has gained recognition for his animal-themed works, although there are also striking portraits created by Slonem, such as that of Abraham Lincoln and Jackie Kennedy.
He also identifies as an artist who feels the need to restore old buildings. Examples of this are the Lakeside and Albania mansions in Louisiana, as well as Cordt’s Mansion in Kingston, among others.
Where can I find pieces by Hunt Slonem?
At Aura Galerías, we have over 40 years of experience in the art market. We have exclusive art galleries that represents a portfolio of Mexican and international artists.
For those who are art enthusiasts and who do not reside in our galleries’ locations, you can purchase the most outstanding works online. We have a wide variety of Mexican and international contemporary art pieces available. We can even create a render so that you can see the artwork in your space, or you can make an appointment to view it in our showroom.
If you would like to learn more about Hunt Slonem‘s pieces, you can contact us at (55) 5282 4833 and (55) 5282 5033 or send us an email at info@auragalerias.com. You can also visit us at any of our three locations.
