A catalogue of works in celebration of Hunt Slonem's debut exhibition at Turner Carroll Gallery. As a celebrated painter, sculptor and printmaker with more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally, Slonem has traveled all over the world but it was his childhood spent in Hawaii, and a year studying in Nicaragua, that have had the most profound impact on his life's work. The vivid color combinations and exotic wildlife he encountered there inspire him to this day.
Many of these works showcase his recent explorations with combining materials in a way that is new and fresh to him: resin, metallic paint, and diamond dust. The resin surface creates a highly reflective smooth surface, metallic paints shift color with changing light, and the diamond dust creates a reflected textural component. These additions have occurred in the last few years and it demonstrates his continued dynamic spirit and desire to put a new spin on his iconic imagery like the bunnies in this piece.
