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Gregory Thielker - Slow Burn, 2023, Giclée on Hahnemuhle photo rag metallic 340Gsm

Slow Burn, 2023

Giclée on Hahnemuhle photo rag metallic 340Gsm

42 x 64 inches | 106.6 x 162.5 cm

About this work

The painting captures the intimate perspective of a driver looking through a rain-streaked windshield at dusk. Thielker masterfully renders the distorted play of light through water droplets, creating an atmospheric study of amber streetlights and blurred urban scenery. His meticulous oil technique transforms the mundane experience of driving in wet weather into something contemplative and visually arresting. The saturated colors and precise handling of translucent forms demonstrate exceptional technical command, while the large scale immerses viewers in this fleeting moment of transition. Thielker has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary realism, and this work exemplifies his signature approach to automotive perspectives. His paintings resonate with collectors who appreciate virtuoso technique married to accessible subject matter that explores themes of memory, journey, and perception. The substantial dimensions make this piece a commanding presence suitable for significant residential or corporate collections seeking work that bridges photorealism and painterly sensitivity. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2023
Medium
Giclée on Hahnemuhle photo rag metallic 340Gsm

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These pieces represent significant acquisitions for collectors seeking contemporary work with lasting relevance. The series' cohesion and thematic resonance have established it as a notable achievement within Thielker's broader oeuvre.

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About Gregory Thielker

Gregory Thielker is an American artist currently based in Geneva, Switzerland, known for hyperrealistic oil paintings that capture the experience of perception itself. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.

Thielker's paintings are meticulously rendered, often taking weeks or months to complete, and focus on scenes viewed through obscured or shifting perspectives, most notably roads and landscapes seen through rain-streaked car windows. His series Under the Unminding Sky captures these blurred, in-between moments, using precision technique to convey something closer to memory or mood than a straightforward record of place. Working from personal photographs and direct observation, he is drawn to how the road frames and limits the way landscape is experienced.

His work has taken him around the world, including extended projects in India, Afghanistan, El Salvador, and along the entire length of the US Mexico border. He is a Fulbright Fellow and has completed residencies in Norway, Argentina, and India, among others.

Thielker has exhibited throughout the United States and abroad, with venues including Guy Hepner in New York, Galerie Le Feuvre & Roze in Paris, and Castor Gallery in New York. His work has been featured in Juxtapoz, The Guardian, and La Repubblica.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Gregory Thielker's hyperrealistic paintings exploring perception and landscape. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.

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