Untitled Document
MICHAEL JOHN HUNT
(born 1941)
English
figurative painter and etcher.
Subject matter ~ topographical, landscapes and
evocative interiors.
The
interior paintings by Michael John Hunt convey a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere
that we can all appreciate, but they also have another element that only
you can provide – your imagination. Unlike many contemporary paintings, his
work does not need explanation but you cannot help creating your own narrative
for each painting. They have an enigmatic quality that can never be satisfactorily
answered by a brief title. Dramatic lighting is used to good effect with
sunlight from windows and doorways highlighting familiar objects, leaving
shadows to soften and swallow unnecessary detail. Empty chairs are often
featured in the paintings and are inviting enough to sit on for a moment
while the imagination wanders.
Participations/Exhibitions 
| 1973,74,75,77,78 & 82 |
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition,
England |
| 1976 |
Silver Medal, Paris Salon |
| 1980, 84 |
National Art Collection Fund |
| 1988 |
Society of Equestrian Artists |
| 1976 – |
Annual one-man or shared exhibitons at
Pieter
Breughel Art Gallery, Amsterdam |
| 1992, 93 |
Bath Contemporary Fine Art Fair |
| 1992 |
Edinburgh Contemporary Fine Art Fair |
| 1993, 94 |
Manchester Fine Art Fair |
| 1996, 97, 98 |
London Art Fair |
| 1997 – 2006 |
Chelsea Fine Art Fair (annual) |
| 1997, 98 |
Art 97, Art 98 Vancouver, Canada |
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Art Americas, Miami, Florida |
| 1997 |
Kensington Art Fair |
| 1998 |
The International Fine Art and Antiques Fair for
America, Washington DC |
| 1998 |
Art New York, N.Y. U.S.A. |
| 1999 |
West of England Art Fair, Bath |
| 2000 |
The 20th Century Art and Design Fair, Olympia |
| 2004 |
Antiques for Everyone, Birmingham |
| 2005 |
Chelsea Antiques and Fine Art Fair |
| 2004, 05, 06 |
Chester Fine Art and Antiques Fair |
| 2005, 06 |
The King's Road Fine Art and Antiques Fair, Chelsea |
| 2005 |
The Summer Fine Art Collection, Dublin |
| 2006 |
The National Fine Art and Antiques Fair, Birmingham |
Work in many collections worldwide, both public and private.
Michael John Hunt is an authorised licensee of The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur
Museum, Winterthur, Delaware, USA, and is currently working on a collection
of early America interiors Based on the Museum's period room sets.
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