
Hunt Slonem American, b. 1951
Bayou Teche, 2021
Oil on wood
18 x 34"
'Bayou Teche' by Hunt Slonem is a lush, atmospheric landscape inspired by the winding waterways of Louisiana. Rendered in rich blues, purples, and emeralds, the painting captures the dense, dreamlike...
"Bayou Teche" by Hunt Slonem is a lush, atmospheric landscape inspired by the winding waterways of Louisiana. Rendered in rich blues, purples, and emeralds, the painting captures the dense, dreamlike beauty of the bayou. Slonem’s signature vertical hatch marks veil the scene, creating a sense of movement and layered depth, as if seen through cascading rain or shimmering light. The water reflects the surrounding trees in rippling patterns, blurring the line between reflection and reality. "Bayou Teche" invites viewers into a meditative space where nature, memory, and spirit converge in a vibrant, painterly symphony.