Hailing from New York and currently residing in the picturesque West of Ireland, Hartel immerses himself in the world of abstract, neo-expressionist, and art brut styles, using a diverse array of mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil stick, pastels, charcoal, spray paint and pencil. Hartel firmly believes in creating art for art’s sake, valuing the authenticity of spontaneous artistic expression.

His creative work celebrates a pure, uninhibited essence while also serving as thought-provoking commentary on various social and existential issues. It is delivered through an energetically raw and improvisational approach. Hartel’s art bears witness to an unfiltered truth untouched by doubt or reservation. He is driven by an unmitigated sense of urgency, mirroring the vitality of life and all its complex intellectual, emotional, and existential fluctuations.

Paul Hartel is a highly acclaimed artist with a strong presence in major cities across the USA and Europe. His captivating artworks are currently on display at the prestigious Green Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Hartel’s pieces have been sought after by private collectors and social and professional organizations in Europe, the USA, and Australia.

His talent has garnered attention from numerous art publications and magazines, earning him the coveted American Art Award in the Naïve Art Category in Los Angeles, the World Art Award in the Art Brut Category in Los Angeles, Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award in Dubai, the Collector’s Choice Award in New York, and the Collector’s Vision International Art Award in London.

Hartel has recently been included in the 2024 Gold List of Top Contemporary Artists of Today in ArtMarket International art magazine and the Art Investment & Collectors' Guide 2025: Most Investable and Prominent Artists.

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