Local Artist with a Universal Aesthetic

East End painter, sculptor, and furniture designer Jeff Muhs was born and raised in Southampton. His early interests in art were encouraged by his parents, Captain Fred [artist and third generation hunting & fishing guide] and Geraldine Muhs. “My parents instilled an intimate knowledge of our local natural environment in me, and the barrier beach of Long Island’s south shore has inspired my work greatly,” shares Muhs, whose work relates the beauty of our natural world through his expressionistic painting style, creating a unique artistic vision based on the evolution of our environment. HRES visited the eclectic Southampton home and studio of the highly collectible Hamptons artist to see his latest works in progress.

The artist curates the Shinnecock Hills home that he shares with wife, Beth McNeill, and their children, much like an evolving work of art. Beth shares, “Jeff spends hours each day in the summer months working on our gardens and plantings. We have myriad varieties of cactus, specimen trees, and perennial flower beds.” A true craftsman at heart, nearly all of the woodwork, cabinetry, and furniture in the home was hand crafted by Muhs, including a sculptural lighting fixture created with pieces of broken porcelain that hangs in the dining room. The gardens on the pretty property are peppered with dramatic sculptures, offering a natural art exhibit for visitors.

Muhs translates his inspiration into a timeless, universal aesthetic that has been widely received around the country. Gaining national exposure and establishing a strong presence in the art community has led to his continued success. Jeff exhibits in many US cities, including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Santa Fe, Memphis, and Portland as well as here in Southampton and East Hampton.  For more information and to view Jeff’s collection please go to jeffmuhsstudio.com.