b. 1951, American, Kittery, Maine Hunt Slonem is an American painter and sculptor renowned for his richly textured, nature-inspired works, reflecting a lifelong fascination with exotic environments and living creatures. Early experiences in Hawaii, Central America, Nicaragua, and Mexico fostered a deep and enduring reverence for tropical landscapes and the natural world—an influence that continues to shape his artistic vision. Slonem studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine and earned his degree in painting and art history f rom Tulane University in New Orleans. After settling in New York City in the early 1970s, he developed a distinctive practice that quickly gained recognition, launching a career spanning more than f ive decades, with works now held in major museum and private collections worldwide. This exhibition marks a def ining moment in Slonem’s career—one he has envisioned for decades—bringing his work into a living garden at monumental scale and realizing a lifelong pursuit to unite art and nature.
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