In the tradition of 20th cent. painting icons Miro, Calder, and Picasso, Slonim explores the emotive potential of line, color and texture.
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Detailed Bio:
In the tradition of formalist artists like Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Calder, David Michael Slonim explores the tension between structure, form, color, gravity, and spontaneity. Slonim’s art is frank and emotive. Through this explorative process, Slonim establishes specific rhythms and motifs in his work. His process is always free yet deliberate. The results are spontaneous and unplanned.
Slonim’s practice was first nurtured in Landscape painting, earning him his first success in the art world. He had a number of substantial gallery and museum exhibitions including those at Overland Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ; the Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN; Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, IN; C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT.
2014 was the turning point of his evolution as a painter. Having already established himself in the more traditional methods, the artist found a new direction for his work with his affinity for artists like Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso to name a few. Drawing inspiration from these Masters he reconciles color, texture, and shapes within his images. From the influence of artists like Robert Motherwell and Mark Rothko, Slonim explores the underlying emotion and structure present within visual form. Channeling all these influences he creates his powerful abstractions.
David earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design in 1988. His work was exhibited in such museums and galleries as Richmond Museum of Art, Richmond, IN; Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN; Masterpiece Gallery, Indianapolis, IN; Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ; Gordy Fine Art, Muncie, IN; Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY; Arts Place, Portland, IN; Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, MA, among many others. Slonim’s paintings can be found in numerous collections such as Conrad Hotel Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN; Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, IN; Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, IN; Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN; Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN; The West Foundation, Indianapolis, IN; Anderson University, Anderson, IN; Community Bank Shares, Denver, CO; Toledo Public Library, Toledo, OH. He has appeared in LUXE Interiors + Design, American Art Collector, Western Art & Architecture, Iconic Life, Indianapolis Monthly, International Artist, Herald Bulletin, and SouthwestArt.
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, IN, My Only World
Bonner David Galleries, New York, NY, Defying Gravity
2023
Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, MA, Particle Theory
2022
Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY, Transfigurations in Color: Unexpected Gifts
Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ, Night Watchman
Quogue Gallery, The Hamptons, NY Color Song
2021
Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ, Color Dream
2019
Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ, Holding Up the Sun
Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ, Fragment of Song
2018
Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY, Wavelength
Long-Sharp Gallery, Indianapolis, Conrad Indianapolis
Christ Community Church, Carmel, IN, Love in a Small town
Clark Gallery, Historic Bear’s Mill, Greenville, OH
2017
Indiana University East, Richmond, IN, Color Moves
Long-Sharp Gallery, Indianapolis, IN, Conrad Indianapolis
2016
Altamira Gallery, Jackson, WY, New Works
2015
Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, IN, Field of Vision
Arts Place, Portland, IN, Color Speaks
2014
Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY, Improvisations
2011
Charley Creek Inn, Wabash, IN, New Paintings
2010
Private Show, Indianapolis, IN, Home Again
2008
Gordy Fine Art, Muncie, IN, New Work
2007
Private Show, Muncie, IN, Christmas Selection
2006
Meyers Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ , New Paintings
2005
Richmond Museum of Art, Richmond, IN, David Michael Slonim
Masterpiece Gallery, Indianapolis, IN, Coming Home
2004
Hoosier Salon Gallery, New Harmony, IN, Plein Air
2003
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN, Nostalgia & Narrative
2002
Anderson Museum of Art, Anderson, IN, Home Again
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN Selected Works
2001
Overland Gallery, Scottsdale AZ Coming Home
Group Exhibitions & Art Fairs
2023
The Butler Institute of American Art, 87th National Midyear Exhibition
Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, Dynamic Impressions
2022
Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton, Quogue Gallery
Newbury Fine Arts, Boston
2019
Market Art & Design, Bridgehampton, NY, Quogue Gallery
2017
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, FL, Long-Sharp Gallery
Long-Sharp Gallery, Indianapolis, Contemplate
Long-Sharp Gallery, Indianapolis, Forms | Shape
Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY, Winter Small Works Show
2016
Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, Group Show: Depth and Vision
Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY, Holiday Group Show
Anderson Center for the Arts, IN, Beyond Description
2015
Altamira Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ, Rhythms in Nature
2014
Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY, 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Denver, CO
2013
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Denver, CO
2012
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Denver, CO
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, Four Person Show
2011
Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY, Yellowstone in Winter
2010
Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY, Thumbnail to Finish
CM Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, The Russell
2009
The Pastel Show at Richmond Museum of Art, Richmond, IN
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, C.M. Russell Auction
Simpson Gallagher Gallery at the Potomac Hunt Club
2008
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, C.M. Russell Auction
Masters in Miniature, CM Russell Museum
Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody WY, “Spring Thaw”
Richmond Art Museum Pastel Show, Richmond, IN
2007
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, C.M. Russell Auction
Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena, MT Guest Artist
CM Russell Museum, Masters in Miniatures
Richmond Art Museum Annual Exhibition, Richmond, IN
2006
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, C.M. Russell Auction
Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena, MT Guest Artists
2005
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT, C.M. Russell Auction
Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena, MT Guest Artist
Great American Artists, Cincinnati, OH
2004
Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena, MT Guest Artist
Great American Artists, Cincinnati, OH
2003
Great American Artists, Cincinnati, OH
2002
Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg, AZ, Rising Stars
Great American Artists, Cincinnati, OH
Selected Collections
Conrad Hotel Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, IN
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, IN
The Haan Museum, Lafayette, IN
Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
The West Foundation, Indianapolis, IN
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Bingham, McHale & Associates, Indianapolis, IN
Community Bank Shares, Denver, CO
Toledo Public Library, Toledo, OH
Charley Creek Foundation, Wabash, IN
The Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, OH
Representation
NEW YORK CITY | Bonner David Galleries
NEW YORK | Denise Bibro Fine Art
JACKSON HOLE | Altamira Fine Art
SCOTTSDALE | Bonner David Galleries
Bibliography
Fallon, Skye, "Unlocking Discoveries," International Artist, Aug/Sept 2022
Clawson, Michael, “Rhythms in Nature,” American Art Collector, December 2015
Holland, Mackenzie, “Artist Crafts Poetry,” Wabash Plain Dealer, June 21, 2015
Faulkner, John, “Slonim Finds the Abstract in Everyday Life,” Ink Free News, June 26, 2015
Miley, Scott, “Field of Vision Exhibit at Clark Gallery,” Herald Bulletin, June 16, 2015
Towne, Michelle, “Forms of Abstraction,” American Art Collector, January-February 2015
Towne, Michelle, “David Michael Slonim: Improvisations,” American Art Collector, August 2014
Meyer, Emma, “Anderson Inspiration,” Herald Bulletin, March 9, 2014
Corriel, Michele, “Illuminations,” Western Art & Architecture, July 2013
Schuerr, Aaron, “Plein Air Yellowstone,” Big Sky Journal, August 2010
Hoerth, Kristin, “Artists to Watch,” SouthwestArt, January 2009
Beaty, Sherri, “What an Experience,” Columns, Minnetrista Cultural Center, Spring 2008
Berry, Skip, “Artist Finds Joy in Indiana,” Indianapolis Star, October 2005
Shouse, Cathy, "Export Business," Indianapolis Monthly, 2004
Professional Activities
David regularly speaks to university, school and professional groups. davidslonimpresents.com
He is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator recognized by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly. davidslonim.com
Education
1988 Rhode Island School of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Personal
David and his wife Bonnie have four adult children and four grandchildren.