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Through
his stunningly realistic compositions of wine, Thomas
Arvid has redefined the modern still life, setting
an unmatched precedent in the art world. Uniting a
remarkable eye for photo-realism with a genuine talent
for abstract composition, the self-taught Arvid offers
an innovative commentary about a familiar subject,
one he finds inexhaustible.
As
Arvid explains, "with my paintings, there is never
a complete subject; everything is interrupted. I show
fragments of things and your mind creates the rest
of the image. Wine is a great subject for this because
it has so many elements: hot and cool surfaces, fluid,
wood, chrome, cloth. But most importantly, it is familiar.
You know it, so your mind fills in the composition
with your own experience."
Acclaimed for its ability to capture a traditional
subject in a startlingly new style, his work has been
featured in many influential publications, including
Wine Spectator, US Art, Décor, Points North and Art
World News. His talent and influence on the art world
were the focus of a recent Art Business News cover
story.
Thomas Arvid's natural charisma and infectious enthusiasm
for wine and art impress critics and collectors alike.
Ultimately, Thomas' dedication to growth as an artist
and a cultural voice stems from his desire to communicate
his joy to others. "My art is about so much more than
wine. The paintings, like wine, are about celebration,
sharing a moment and an experience with another person.
My pieces are successful when I evoke an emotion,
memory, or thought that the viewer wouldn't have experienced
otherwise. Wine and art are vehicles to communicate
the pleasure of human experience."
It is this dedication and insight that make the work
of Thomas Arvid unmatched.
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