2020
Nicholas Evans is an American, Paris-based artist, designer and creative director. Painting is a cornerstone of Evans’s artistic expression, which is largely inspired by personal events, religious symbolism, and historical allegories.
In addition to traditional oil and acrylics, Evans uses materials such as plasters, wax, salt and found objects in his works, presenting a way to seek new meaning in elements that have collapsed or eroded over time. Threads of poetry convey the fragmented logic of suffering, lost love and redemption that push him to create.
After early success in New York’s fashion and creative industry — followed by nearly losing his life to addiction — a liver transplant gave way to a new perspective and allowed Evans to reinvent himself. Inspired to revisit the rudiments of expression through his first love of painting, Nicholas began working under the moniker of Evans Deventer to present his art.
Through Evans Deventer, he is continuously intrigued by the “decayed decadence” of long-held traditions and the looming past, and how to represent them visually. Evans Deventer is also represented as a brick and mortar space, which he designed in 2015, featuring furniture, jewelry and objects, in addition to artwork.
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Holy Split II Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, Abstract Landscape, 2026
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
HOLY SPLIT II 2026 Paris, France HOLY SPLIT II is an ethereal mixed medium painting on canvas depicting a surreal dreamlike rift in a serene landscape. Abstract fuchsia forms sugges...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil
Holy Split I Mixed Media Original Painting on Canvas, Abstract Landscape, 2026
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
HOLY SPLIT I 2026 Paris, France HOLY SPLIT I is an ethereal mixed medium painting on canvas depicting a surreal dreamlike rift in a serene landscape. Abstract fuchsia forms suggesti...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil
"It Trails You" (contemporary, original painting, pattern, abstract, bold)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
IT TRAILS YOU 2025 Paris, France This bold abstract oil painting on natural linen canvas uses a single deep dark green-blue color applied in thick, fluid layers. The paint creates l...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Lus Osculi" (Abstract Black & White, Graphic Painting, Roman-inspired, Neutral)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Roman term "Los Osculi," translating to "right to kiss," the artist delves into a compelling exploration of the past's intriguing customs. In ancient Rome, women were prohibited from drinking as it was believed to lead to adultery and even possess abortifacient properties. Consequently, the husband and male family members of an "honest" woman possessed the right to kiss her on the mouth to ensure her sobriety. The allure of fleeting kisses, whispers of scent, and the sensuality of suspicion captivated the artist's imagination. On an antique French canvas...
Canvas, India Ink, Acrylic
"Once it Comes" (abstract, stone, sculptural, graphic landscape, bold, dynamic)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
ONCE IT COMES 2024 Paris, France Originally inspired by weathered stone, this painting portrays an abstracted, organic landscape. Deep green acrylic paint on antique, natural linen,...
Canvas, Acrylic
Some Spain Abstract Painting on Found Wood, Textured, 2021, Signed
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
SOME SPAIN 2021 Paris, France Graphically bold, yet cerebral, this textured, abstract piece offers a rich color palette. Painted using oil, acrylic and plaster, and executed on an ...
Wood, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic
Abstract Composition Oil Painting on Canvas, 2000s, Unframed, 60x60 cm
Located in Genève, GE
This abstract work of art captures attention with its dynamics and depth. Vigorous brushstrokes in midnight blue, bright white and earthy orange intertwine with palpable intensity, ...
Oil, Canvas
"Futur ?" abstract painting acrylic on linen canvas 80x80cm
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
TV reports on endangered species, the land that is getting poorer… The reality is similar to the fictional science narratives in which our planet loses its colours and vital reserves… I wanted the texture of this painting to look like patinated Cordoba leathers...
Acrylic
"Balance 1" abstract acrylic paint on linen panel 120x120cm 2022
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
While walking in Japan, I spent a long time in a temple contemplating a wall where traces of time created black, grey, beige drawings… This inspired the texture and the atmosphere ...
Marble, Sandstone
Minimalist Abstract Oil Painting “Signs” – 100x100 cm, Original Art on Canvas
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Artist: Marilina Marchica Title: Signs Year: 2019 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 100 × 100 × 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition Signature: Signed on the reverse Certificate: Ce...
Canvas, Oil
beneficial complementarity" abstract acrylic on linen panel 100x100cm
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
I want to use vegetable fibres. I needed a large format to have freedom of action. I started with the flexibility and mixing of curves for the fulfillment of creative pleasure. And,...
Marble
"100x100≠1" abstract acrylic on canvas 100x100cm 2019
By Pierre Morquin
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
"100x100=1", Pierre Morquin invites us on an initiatory journey into an abstract, dreamlike universe. Geometric lines and shapes, in bright, vibrant colors, intertwine to create a complex, dynamic composition. The painting evokes a sense of movement and transformation. The lines seem to stretch into infinity, while the shapes metamorphose as you look. The artist invites us to let ourselves be carried away by the rhythm of the painting, to let our imagination wander. We can see an Aboriginal influence, with motifs reminiscent of cave paintings. The painting could represent an imaginary map...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
