
Hunt Slonem American, b. 1951
Chinensis Fri, 2025
Oil on canvas
48 x 48"
'Chinensis Fri' by Hunt Slonem is a vibrant orchestration of color, repetition, and gesture, featuring his iconic bunnies rendered in fluid black brushstrokes over a radiant, multicolored background. The soft...
"Chinensis Fri" by Hunt Slonem is a vibrant orchestration of color, repetition, and gesture, featuring his iconic bunnies rendered in fluid black brushstrokes over a radiant, multicolored background. The soft gradients of lavender, ochre, coral, and teal create a dreamlike atmosphere, while the layered textures and subtle drips add movement and depth. Each rabbit is distinct yet unified, contributing to a rhythmic composition that feels both meditative and alive. Slonem’s signature use of repetition transforms the familiar into a spiritual practice, and in "Chinensis Fri," the joyful energy of springtime and renewal radiates from every inch of the canvas.