Historically, triptychs tell a story, where each panel holds an essential moment in the narrative. It is clearly based on famous triptychs of the past from Robert Campin's The Merode Altarpiece to Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights. Her latest work The Crossing, recently won second prize in the Belsky Museum's "Hope Out of the Darkness" exhibition.
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Inspired by 15th Century to 18th Century compositions, this series is both prescient and reminiscent. Gordon continues to develop the current series of mystical paintings which reflect her deep dives into her philosophic dreamscapes. Kristy Gordon (b.1980, British Colombia, Canada) articulates perplexing, yet ultimately critical messages about the world we live in today using techniques and configurations of the past-both grounding her assertions in an artistic tradition and reminding us that history repeats itself. This rejoice of pollination is so crucial in today's society, where the environment is at risk from the grave effects of climate change rising temperatures, infrequent rains, invasive species overtaking native species, and of course, the desolate recurrence of deforestation. Tiny green birds attracted to vibrant trumpet flowers, which are known to be copious producers of nectar. Slonem's painting showcases this important ecological method. The "Colibri Hummingbird" is a sacred symbol for the Taino Indians, because as a pollinator, the bird is therefore a disseminator of new life. This mighty little bird is also a symbol of beauty, playfulness, and resilience. Colibri is Spanish for Hummingbird, the widely-loved bird who's tiny form weighs less than a dime! Known for their ultra-fast heartrate, and wing speed, these charming little birdies are welcomed as messengers of joy, love, and good luck. It's unquestionably fitting, that the Catelaya are a symbol of beauty, and elegance.Īnother new series we're excited to present from Hunt Slonem are his "Colibri & Trumpets", a fete of joyful hues of pink, fluttering birds, and stretching flora. These violet, buttery florae are singing in celebration. Although, like the entire Orchid Species, these flowers are incredibly fragile in temperament, needing only a minimal amount of water and a fair amount of light, Slonem has shown them in full-blossomed glory. The Catelaya is a very rare genus of orchid, native to Costa Rica and South America, an area the artist knows well from his childhood.
Slonem's Irises, or to be more specific, "Catelayas" are executed in lush royal purples above a grand gold backdrop, and of course, set within an elaborate gilded frame. In this show we have several classic signature Bunny paintings, but we also feature some of his newest major creations, involving Irises and Hummingbirds. Not to mention, Slonem has created a global reputation having had his works placed in over 250 museum collections world-wide. And he's smart, because this candor has built a massive following and an incredibly in-demand market. The artist leaves the door open for whatever conclusion one wants to make. The meaning of his work, like any artwork, can be determined by the viewer. Slonem identifies with an all-encompassing spirituality, that would invite boundless elucidations. Yet, in Buddhism, the rabbit symbolizes humility, kindness, and compassion. In Christianity, the rabbit represents rebirth, fertility, and resurrection. Not only does it have personal significance, but the rabbit is an icon with multiple cultural interpretations. For instance, Slonem was born in 1951, Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac.
His subjects are not simply likenesses of creatures however, they are chosen with reverence and intent.
Each painting carries its own inflection when it's created. When he is working, he considers the paintings to be like mantras. Although some viewers quickly write off Slonem as a fashion-forward, pop artist, most are unaware that he meditates and prays for hours before he starts painting every day. 1951, Maine, USA), the anchor artist for this exhibition, is tapping into his own spiritual life when he is creating his iconic paintings of bunnies, birds, butterflies, and flowers. Please join us for an Opening Reception on Saturday, July 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm.įew Realize that Hunt Slonem (b. This exhibit will be on view through Sunday, August 6th, 2023. In each of their authentic voices, Slonem, Gordon, and Astone reveal to us what we sometimes cannot see by ourselves. Like prophets, the three artists of this exhibition deliver insightful messages about our world, as well as other realms from reality to the mystical. The Grenning Gallery is piously pleased to unveil Prophets, a group show featuring Hunt Slonem, Kristy Gordon, and Daniela Astone.
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