Terry Stolz is a contemporary painter whose work blends raw emotion, mythology, and absurdity into bold, unforgettable images. Based in the Southwest, Stolz creates large-scale, textured paintings that explore the subconscious with a modern edge—where ritual meets rebellion and beauty tangles with the bizarre.
Often working intuitively, his figures emerge in dreamlike landscapes and surreal scenarios—chicken-headed dancers, abducted cows, and shadowy spirits all appear in his world, rendered through rich knife work, glazing, and atmospheric color. The results are powerful statement pieces that provoke curiosity and spark conversation.
Stolz exhibits at top art festivals across the West and has received multiple awards for his work. His paintings are held in numerous private collections and have been featured in publications such as Bold Journey Magazine.
Driven by a desire to keep pushing the edge of expression, Stolz continues to evolve, creating paintings that feel both ancient and entirely now.