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Tony de Wolf

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The Belgian artist Tony de Wolf studied painting for seven years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and also studied 17th century techniques of painting from Willem Dolphyn, the great Antwerp classical painter. This period of study gave him a sold foundation upon which to develop his own distinctive style.

Initially, we have seen him work with references to the great Flemish painters from the 16 th and 17 th centuries as he sought to achieve a comparison in technical skills, colour palette and subject matter. His earlier works were clearly influenced by Willem Claesz (1594 – 1680) and Willem Kalf (1594 – 1680). Latterly, his admiration for the coolness of the paintings by Giorgio Morandi (1890 – 1964) can be seen taking ascendancy over the earlier works.

As his skills and confidence developed his compositions have become more simplified, reflecting a greater appreciation of subtle colours, form and spatial awareness.

The beauty of his carefully chosen ceramics, glass and fruit reflect a mood of peace and harmony and take the concept of still life painting into another category of art, more appropriate for the 21st century.