Tony de Wolf Belgian, b. 1961

Belgian artist Tony de Wolf is considered a modern master of still life painting. With a background of seven years' training in Antwerp at the Academy of Fine Arts, de Wolf brings a fresh perspective to the tradition of Flemish still lifes. Tony de Wolf completed his tutelage under the guidance of Willem Dolphyn, internationally renowned still life painter. Bringing his practice forward to the 21st century, de Wolf won plaudits for his incorporation of modern, reflective surfaces in his arrangements and complexly orchestrated compositions.

 

Tony de Wolf brings a certain coolness to his still life paintings, echoing the mood of Morandi's arrangements, of whom the artist is a longstanding admirer. De Wolf also pays sufficient homage to the seventeenth century Dutch masters, with a painstaking eye for detail and commitment to perfection. The artist constantly changes perspective and composition from painting to painting, a reminder of his zeal for new challenges. With each body of work produced, de Wolf further cements himself as a leader and innovator in the still life concentration.