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Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

German, b. 1961
Peter Opheim was born in Landstuhl, Germany in 1961 and raised in Minnesota, where he earned his B.A. from St. Olaf College in 1983. He went on to build a career in New York, where he continues to live and work today. Opheim began as an abstract painter, and his early work drew serious institutional attention — in 1995 he received the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, one of the most respected awards in contemporary art. That same decade he was also recognized with the Artist's Award from the Friends of Contemporary Art at the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe. Over time, his practice evolved into the figurative, Neo-Pop work he is best known for today — large-scale oil paintings of biomorphic characters rooted in the fears and fantasies of childhood. He typically sculpts his subjects in clay first, then translates them into paint, often exhibiting both the maquettes and finished canvases together. His work has appeared in over 50 solo and group exhibitions across galleries and art fairs in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is held in numerous public and private collections. In 2017 he received a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship for sculpture, further cementing his standing as one of New York's more distinctive voices in contemporary painting.
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Artist: Peter Opheim
Untitled 3 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
Untitled 3 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

Untitled 3 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 3," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic

"Wait", Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

"Wait", Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Wait," created in 2008. This original work measures 30 x 23 inches and represents an important period in Opheim's develo...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled (#67)," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 17 x 11 inches and represents an...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 64", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 64", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 64", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, gesso, and collage on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled Untitled 64, created in 2009. This signed original work measures 18 x 11 inches and represent...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 8", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008
"Untitled 8", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

"Untitled 8", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 8," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 9", Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, 2009
"Untitled 9", Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, 2009

"Untitled 9", Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 9," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 27.75 x 20 inches and represents an important period in...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic

"Untitled 11", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 11", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 11", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 11," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 13 x 10 inches and represents an important pe...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 13", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 13", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 13", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 13," created in 2009. This signed original work is composed of four individual panels, each measuring ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 10", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008
"Untitled 10", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

"Untitled 10", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 10," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 22 inches and represents an important period in O...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic, Paper

"Tent", Large Scale Collage, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
"Tent", Large Scale Collage, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

"Tent", Large Scale Collage, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Tent," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 48 x 30 inches and represents an important...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 62", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 62", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 62", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled (#62)," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 15.25 x 11 inches and represents...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 7", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008
"Untitled 7", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

"Untitled 7", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 7," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Untitled 4 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
Untitled 4 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

Untitled 4 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 4," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Gesso

"Mr. and Mrs.", Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
"Mr. and Mrs.", Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

"Mr. and Mrs.", Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 1 (Collage with Vintage Wallpaper)," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and rep...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 38", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 38", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 38", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled (#38)," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 20 x 11 inches and represents an...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Collection of Things", Abstract Mixed Media, with Vintage Wallpaper, 2000s

"Collection of Things", Abstract Mixed Media, with Vintage Wallpaper, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Collection of Things," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and represents an important pe...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic

"Asian", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008
"Asian", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

"Asian", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Asian," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Opheim'...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Untitled 2 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
Untitled 2 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

Untitled 2 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 3 (Collage with Vintage Wallpaper)," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and rep...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Gesso

"Untitled 6", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008
"Untitled 6", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

"Untitled 6", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 6," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Untitled 1 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s
Untitled 1 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

Untitled 1 Collage with Vintage Wallpaper, Abstract Mixed Media, 2000s

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 2 (Collage with Vintage Wallpaper)," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and rep...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Gesso

"Curtain", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008
"Curtain", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

"Curtain", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Curtain," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Ophei...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

"Lakes and Cupboards", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008
"Lakes and Cupboards", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

"Lakes and Cupboards", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Lakes and Cupboards," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 30 x 23 inches and represents an important per...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"Untitled 5", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008
"Untitled 5", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

"Untitled 5", Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract, Signed, 2008

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 5," created in 2008. This signed original work measures 26 x 20 inches and represents an important period in Op...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

"Untitled 12", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 12", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 12", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled 12," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 13 x 10 inches and represents an important pe...

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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Opheim Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

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