Hunt Slonem: A World of Exotica and Reverie Born in Kittery, Maine, in 1951, Hunt Slonem’s artistic journey is a captivating exploration of the natural world, infused with elements of spirituality, memory, and a distinctly American sensibility. From his early years marked by frequent relocations – Hawaii, Virginia, Connecticut, California, and Washington State – shaped by a Navy officer father and a mother deeply involved in volunteer work, Slonem developed an appreciation for diverse landscapes and cultures that would profoundly influence his distinctive visual language. This itinerant upbr…