Draft:Sol Summers
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Comment: Cool art, but unfortunately no indication of notability under WP:NARTIST, sorry. qcne (talk) 22:00, 29 December 2024 (UTC)
- 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 examines themes of resilience and the human relationship with natural environments, particularly the arid landscapes of the American West. Summers has participated in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the United States, and his works are included in private collections.
Sol Summers was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, a region known for its lush forests and temperate climate. Despite this environment, Summers developed an interest in the stark, arid landscapes of the American West, which have become a primary focus of his work. His early influences include the works of Russian realist painters and 19th-century American landscape artists such as Albert Bierstadt.[1]
Summers’ first solo exhibition, Studies on Influence, was held in New York in 2019. Since then, he has been featured in exhibitions at galleries and art fairs, including:
City Lights (2022) at Albertz Benda, Los Angeles,[2] Hat Trick (2023) at Rusha&Co, Los Angeles,[3] and PARHELION (2024) at Untitled Art Fair, Art Basel Miami, presented by Carl Kostyál Gallery. [4] His series PARHELION explores themes of survival and endurance, depicted through desert landscapes and cacti. Critics have highlighted the series for its focus on the interplay between natural forces and human resilience.[5]
Summers' work focuses on landscapes of the American West, often portraying cacti as metaphors for resilience and strength. His paintings frequently depict transitions between night and day, using color and light to create a sense of transformation. His style combines realist techniques with vibrant, nontraditional color palettes, drawing comparisons to both 19th-century landscape painting and modern interpretations of nature.[6]
Summers’ work has been discussed in various art publications. Articles in Whitehot Magazine and Autre have noted his ability to merge traditional techniques with contemporary themes of survival and spirituality.[4][5]
His contributions have been featured in private collections, including those of art collector Joan Agajanian Quinn.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.