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Comment: fails WP:NARTIST and tone is not appropriate. Theroadislong (talk) 08:08, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
Sol Summers (born in the Pacific Northwest, USA) is an American contemporary painter based in Los Angeles, California. His work draws heavily on the landscapes of the American West, exploring themes of resilience, survival, and the spiritual relationship between humans and nature. Known for his vivid yet grounded style, Summers has exhibited in prominent galleries and international art fairs.
Sol Summers was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where he was surrounded by lush natural landscapes. Despite this, his artistic vision has been profoundly influenced by the dry, barren wilderness of the American West. His fascination with resilience in harsh conditions is often represented through the recurring motif of cacti in his paintings.[1]
Summers’ debut solo exhibition, Studies on Influence, took place in New York in 2019. He has since been featured in both solo and group exhibitions, including:
City Lights (2022) - Albertz Benda, Los Angeles[2] Hat Trick (2023) - Rusha&Co, Los Angeles[3] Moments (2023) - Long Beach Museum of Art PARHELION (2024) - Untitled Art Fair, Art Basel Miami, presented by Carl Kostyál Gallery[4] The PARHELION series explores themes of endurance and the interplay between natural forces, with works like Awakening and Cactus at Dusk depicting cacti as metaphors for survival and strength.[5]
Summers’ paintings are characterized by their vibrant, dreamlike color palettes paired with realist techniques. His work often captures the transitional moments of twilight, symbolizing transformation and introspection. Inspired by Russian realist painters and American landscape artists like Albert Bierstadt, Summers creates evocative meditations on resilience and beauty in harsh conditions.[6]
Summers’ work has been praised for its spiritual depth and ability to evoke introspection. Critics highlight his unique approach to blending realism with a surreal aesthetic, drawing comparisons to contemporary artists exploring themes of nature and survival.[1][4]
His paintings are held in private collections, including that of art collector Joan Agajanian Quinn.[7]
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[edit]- ^ a b "Meet Painter and Seeker Sol Summers". LA Weekly. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "City Lights Exhibition at Albertz Benda". Albertz Benda. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Hat Trick at Rusha&Co". Meer. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b "The Mythology of the American West: An Interview with Sol Summers". Autre. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Sol Summers: Beauty in Cactus-Filled Desert Landscapes". Whitehot Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Sol Summers: Painting Desert Sunsets". Collater.al. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Joan Agajanian Quinn's Treasured Art Collection". Interview Magazine. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-11-28.