The lively designs with which he covers each canvas flow from him like a melody. Hunt is inspired by philosophy, mathematics, scientific theory, poetry, and astronomy and these themes appear in his work repeatedly. Nine months later Tiger Woods' father Earl, commissioned a pastel portrait which he described as "The best portrait of Tiger ever painted". Hunt began to teach himself to draw in 1995. After a brief period of drug addiction in the 1980s he was incarcerated which led to the discovery of his artistic talent and personal transformation through the love of art. Much of Ricky Hunt’s work is influenced by Egyptian hieroglyphics, graffiti, and his tumultuous past. His works are represented by Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles and have been exhibited at galleries and art fairs internationally, including New York, Zurich, Hong Kong and London. From this foundation grounded in traditional drawing skills, Hunt's work transformed into his contemporary painting approach seen today. Nine months later Tiger Woods’ father Earl, commissioned a pastel portrait which he described as “The best portrait of Tiger ever painted”. He found inspiration in artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. This in turn led to the discovery of his artistic talent and personal transformation through the love of art. A brief period of drug addiction in the 1980's led to a term of incarceration for the artist. Ricky Hunt lives in the Los Angeles area. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings, and cartoon-like imagery as “chaotic order pouring from the watery depths of my unconscious”. Philosophy, mathematics, scientific theory, poetry, and astronomy are a few of the themes that run through his paintings and he expresses it with a constructed script and unique imagery. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. The sides of this original artwork are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. This textural painting measures 24 inches high by 36 inches wide. Hidden within the patterns and depictions are limitless points of interest, constantly revealing new meanings for discovery. The harmony of the composition finds its way through his intricate markings in a cohesive visual landscape. He covers the canvas with unique imagery and geometric script, evoking many of his personal experiences. Ricky Hunt’s work is influenced by Egyptian hieroglyphs, graffiti, and his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in his creative life.
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