Cyril Kuhn paints recurring figures and themes that trace back to his childhood obsessions. In his work, boxing legends, Victorian interiors, political figures, cats and cows, Roman busts, and William Morris wallpaper intertwine with symbols like ships and traditional masks from Swiss, Japanese, and African cultures. Each piece weaves these eclectic elements into a complex tapestry, reflecting his fascination with the mysterious connections between personal history and collective memory. His work often dialogues with that of his mother, Rosina Kuhn, and his grandmother, while also grounding itself in the unique textures of the Los Angeles landscape.

Cyril Kuhn (born 1970, Zürich, CH; lives and works in Los Angeles, CA, US) holds an MFA from California Institute of the Arts. Exhibitions include Jancar Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US; Guggenheim Gallery at Chapman University, Orange, CA, US; Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles, CA, US; and Laguna Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US.