Hunt Slonem, St. Francis of Assisi, 1986, oil on canvas, 84 x 72 in.
Hunt Slonem, Stormy Weather, oil on wood 10 x 15 in.
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...Hunt Slonem's artistic trajectory has always been characterized by a deep exploration of spiritual themes. His use of repetition in form—particularly with his beloved bunnies—serves as a visual mantra, akin to prayer, creating a rhythm that invites contemplation and reflection. While his contemporaries and cohorts in the 1980s, including Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, explored the potency of repeating images from pop and commercial culture, Slonem diverged by repeating images equally colorful but anchored in reverence. The recent works symbolize a return to his roots while offering a reappraisal of the evolution of his style, capturing the essence of hope, faith, and transcendence..."
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