Tosca 13-02 (2013) Painting by Wil Lof

Wil Lof is a contemporary Dutch artist whose diverse career spans various artistic disciplines, from industrial design to monumental painting. She began her professional journey as an apprentice designer at a large Dutch textile printing company, where she spent two decades as a leading designer and colorist of fashion motifs. Her designs, produced by textile printing companies across the Netherlands and West Germany, reached global markets, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America, in the form of printed fabrics for clothing. During this time, Wil also pursued her studies at the Academy of Art and Industry (AKI), specializing in graphic and textile design.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Wil expanded her expertise by working as a graphic designer for interactive videotex and teletext services throughout Europe. The unique constraints of working with only eight colors and pixelated images intrigued her, leading her to create abstract compositions using just 5000 pixels.

In 1997, Wil transitioned to full-time monumental painting, shifting her focus to creating large-scale artworks. Her paintings, which combine abstract and figurative styles, are often described as esoteric, anthroposophical, or even "Elysian" by critics. The emphasis of her work lies in creating mysterious, dynamic scenes that invite speculation and interpretation.

Wil’s paintings are known for their decorative, abstract stylization and powerful use of color. She employs mixed techniques, using a special bonding method that incorporates rag paper, which, when dried, tends to wrinkle. This textured surface adds depth to her works and often inspires the motif she paints. Wil applies layers of acrylic paint using various tools, including her hands, brushes, sponges, and palette knives. The result is a dynamic composition whose colors shift depending on the lighting, transforming throughout the day from warm morning hues to bright midday tones and tender sunsets.

Through her unique approach to painting, Wil Lof creates evocative artworks that engage the viewer’s imagination and offer a contemplative journey into the interplay of color, texture, and form.

• Nationality: NETHERLANDS
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Dutch Artists