Experience the captivating and groundbreaking work of Hunt Slonem, a celebrated painter based in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Born in 1951 in Kittery, Maine, Slonem’s artistic journey was shaped by his transient childhood due to his father’s military assignments.

Renowned for his vibrant expressionist paintings, Slonem draws inspiration from his own personal aviary, housing approximately 100 species of tropical birds. This fascination with exotic fauna stems from his early years in Hawaii and his time as a foreign exchange student in Nicaragua. In the 1980s, Slonem’s art evolved into intricate compositions, featuring enchanting patterns of birds, butterflies, and other inhabitants of his unique world.

Recognized for his exceptional talent, Hunt Slonem has been awarded multiple grants and fellowships throughout his career. His remarkable artwork has found a home in esteemed museums such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, as well as the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona, Spain and the Wurth Museum in Kunzelsau, Germany.

Experience the mesmerizing world of Hunt Slonem’s paintings as he brings his extraordinary artistic vision to life.