Artist: Paul Hunter

One of my project managers recently introduced me to the work of New York artist Paul Hunter.

One of the most beautiful things about my office is the way everyone contributes new ideas.  From furniture and color palettes to lighting and art, we are always sharing new finds.  Jess, one of my project managers, recently introduced me to the work of artist Paul Hunter, whose paintings she’d seen when meeting with a curator.

Paul Hunter, a Canadian native who moved to New York City in the 1980s, creates his unique paintings by using applying various types of metal leaf to the canvas and painting on the metal.  The result is a luminous quality from the reflective nature of the metal, a striking and beautiful effect.

Grisaille #AH16”x20" white gold, aluminum, acrylic on canvas.
Grisaille #AH16”x20″ white gold, aluminum, acrylic on canvas.
Landscape Noir-Duo #D, 30"x40" gold, bronze, acrylic on canvas.
Landscape Noir-Duo #D, 30″x40″ gold, bronze, acrylic on canvas.
Oracle E
Oracle E

I really love the medium Hunter uses.  The resulting color and texture of the paintings is so appealing.  I also like how he uses this complicated process of marrying tissue-thin sheets of metal leaf with paint in order to create paintings that appear simple and subtle.  Even before learning about how Hunter creates his work, however, I was drawn to the modern, almost abstract nature of the paintings.

Cove X
Cove X
Nocturne
Nocturne
Grisaille #C
Grisaille #C

Even the size of the artwork is great.  I like the idea of arranging the smaller pieces in a vignette.  Many of the paintings are so pretty, while others are saturated with color.  With this kind of scope, Hunter’s art really has something for everyone.

Afterglow Landscape #L
Afterglow Landscape #L
Jubilate #B
Jubilate #B
Study for Migration #H
Study for Migration #H

To learn more about Paul Hunter and view his many other paintings, visit his website.