Peter Van Tongerloo paints with an almost obsessive motivation and passion, with an open eye on the past as well as on contemporary masters. As a result, Van Tongerloo chose to study the methodology and the history of the Old Flemish Masters. By examining their technique, he attained a high transparency in his own work. With these technical skills and thorough knowledge of materials, Van Tongerloo started to create his own vision, notwithstanding his critical eye on our modern society; his compositions are very poetic and sensitive. The observer is forced to interact with the paintings, to come to their own conclusions and last but not least to enjoy the beauty of the artwork and admire their craftsmanship. In Peter Van Tongerloo’s still life paintings ‘life’ is ever so important.

Education:

1968: Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp

1973: National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp

Exhibitions:

Throughout his career, Peter has won several awards and his paintings have been exhibited regularly in Antwerp, Brussels, Amsterdam and most recently in London. His work can be found in both private and public collections worldwide.