| Artist | Theo Polymorphos | Resides | United States |
| Website | polymorphos.art | Medium | Oil Charcoal |
| Themes | Mythology Nature Spirituality Transformation Shapeshifting | [email protected] | |
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About the artist
Theo Polymorphos is a North American painter of imaginative realism, whose art explores the mysterious journey of the soul, exploring themes of ecstasy, initiation and metamorphosis. Taking a deeply personal approach, he builds on these themes with symbols and motifs from his own dreams, spiritual practices and natural environment. After a decade wandering the globe as a consultant, he rekindled his childhood love of drawing and painting and quickly became obsessed. The confidence gained from learning traditional drawing and painting methods unlocked the door to his imagination, catalysing a total reorientation in life. He recently completed a three year course in imaginative realism under Tenaya Sims at the Georgetown Atelier in Seattle, Washington. He currently resides in Central Florida where he continues to develop his portfolio.
Artwork Themes & Subject Matter
The protagonists of Theo Polymorphos’ paintings navigate otherworlds brimming with life and symbol. There they are enriched and transformed through encounters with the more than human—from plants and animals to elements and luminaries. In these visual stories, spirits of many shapes instruct us to follow our light, don new masks, and blossom from the depths of our being. Through successive metamorphoses we delve deep into the mysteries of life and death, of polymorphic identity, and beauty born from pain.
Theo’s work takes inspiration from ancient myths and folktales, psychology and spirituality, and Nature herself. He is especially fascinated by ancient Orphism and Greek mystery religions, as well as the ecstatic art and philosophy of the Romantic and Symbolist movements. He enjoys playing at the liminal space between convincing naturalism and dreamy idealism, creating a numinous quality in his work.
Press
Theo Polymorphos’ paintings have been featured in notable magazine and online sources including Art Renewal Center, International Realism, 16th International ARC Salon.
Upcoming Exhibitions
| When | Exhibition | Gallery |
| May August 2024 extended until January 2025 | Solo exhibition: Elysian Fields: Myth Making with Theo Polymorphos | Dama Gallery, Artsy Los Angeles, USA |
| November 2024 | Group exhibition: “Bodies of Water: Reflections on Water & Life” | 33 Contemporary Gallery Palm Beach, FL. USA |
| January 2025 | Group exhibition: “Grand Opening: Genesis” | O Gallery Vejle, Denmark |
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Education
2022 Imaginative Realism, Georgetown Atelier, Seattle, WA, United States
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2024
Lux in Profundis, Fifth Avenue Gallery, Melbourne, FL. United States
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
Bureau of Queer Art Volume 4: Pink Tide, Dama Gallery, Ventura, CA. United States
Nude Nite: FORM, Group exhibition, Orlando, FL. United States
100% Pure Florida, Fifth Avenue Gallery, Melbourne, FL. United States
Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Seattle, WA. United States
2023
A Generous Kingdom VIII, Verum Ultimum Gallery,, Portland, OR. United States
44th Annual National Juried Art Show, Arts Council of Wayne County, Goldsboro, NC. Unite States
Almenara Art Prize Online Exhibition, Almenara Collection, Córdoba, Spain
Nude Nite, Orlando, FL. United States
Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Seattle, WA. United States
2022
Annual Graduation Show, Georgetown Atelier, Seattle, WA
Best of Gage, Gage Academy, Seattle, WA. United States
Unmasked, Figure | Ground Gallery, Seattle, WA. United States
Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Seattle, WA. United States
