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Still Lifes

Hunt Slonem, Yellow Catelaya, 2023

Hunt Slonem American, b. 1951

Yellow Catelaya, 2023
Oil on wood
10 x 8"
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'Yellow Cattleya' by Hunt Slonem radiates with the artist’s unmistakable blend of exuberance, texture, and reverence for nature. Rendered in thick, gestural strokes of vibrant oil paint, the orchid bursts...
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"Yellow Cattleya" by Hunt Slonem radiates with the artist’s unmistakable blend of exuberance, texture, and reverence for nature. Rendered in thick, gestural strokes of vibrant oil paint, the orchid bursts to life with saturated yellow petals and a richly impastoed center of magenta and white. Set against a cool blue ground, the composition feels both spontaneous and intentional—a visual celebration of the Cattleya orchid’s sensuality and elegance. Slonem’s signature impasto technique gives the painting a sculptural presence, inviting the viewer to experience the work both visually and physically. The ornate gold frame heightens the theatricality, contrasting old-world opulence with the artist’s contemporary, expressionist energy. Known for his repetition of subjects—rabbits, birds, and botanicals—Slonem transforms everyday motifs into meditative icons. "Yellow Cattleya" exemplifies this alchemy, embodying a joyful fusion of color, form, and texture that transcends realism and evokes the divine exuberance of the natural world.
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