Flourish: New Paintings by Hunt Slonem

Known for his iconic rabbits, birds, and butterflies, Slonem has spent more than four decades exploring beauty, spirituality, and the natural world through vibrant, richly textured paintings. Flourish offers a rare glimpse into his enduring fascination with flowers—a subject inspired by the lush gardens and flowering landscapes that have surrounded him throughout his life.

Growing up in Hawaii, Slonem developed a particular passion for orchids, cultivating them in his own greenhouse. Today, the gardens surrounding his historic homes continue to provide an endless source of inspiration, filled with lupines, tulips, daffodils, larkspur, and countless other blooms.

In Flourish, radiant blossoms emerge from richly layered surfaces alive with color, texture, and movement. Slonem’s signature crosshatching technique—carving rhythmic patterns into wet paint with the back of his brush—creates a distinctive visual language. For the artist, repetition is both artistic practice and spiritual meditation.