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Thomas Arvid
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.
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.
Click on the images to the right to see the enlarged version
of Thomas Arvid's limited edition prints.
of Thomas Arvid's limited edition prints.
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