Wim Blom: Paintings and Drawings

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Wim Blom: Paintings and Drawings SEPTEMBER 10 - 29, 2016

Wim Blom’s work is precise, of a timeless quality. He adopts an intensely realistic approach to painting still lifes and images of uninhabited interiors, exploring the intrigue of spaces. He received his Fine Arts degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and did post-graduate work at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and at the University of Perugia, Italy.

Blom taught at the University of the Witwatersrand and at the Johannesburg School of Art. After emigrating to Canada, he was a curator at the National Gallery of Canada. After leaving the museum world, Blom gave his full attention to his painting. He has exhibited internationally. His work is represented in public collections, such as the National Gallery of Canada and the South African National Gallery, in numerous corporate and private collections in Canada, France, Great Britain, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the U.S.A. Wim Blom lives and works on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. With this exhibition he celebrates his 89th year.

Still life below an open window, 2015. Oil on Panel, 71 x 61cm (28 x 24in)

The small white table, 2015. Oil on canvas, 50.8 x 61cm (20 x 24in)

Shelf with a ribbon, 2016. Oil on canvas, 45.7cm x 66cm (18 x 26in)

The dusty bottle, 2014. Oil on canvas, 55.9 x 50.8cm (22 x 20in)

Closed cupboard, 2015. Oil on canvas, 56 x 56cm (22 x 22in)

Lamp and plate, 2014. Oil on canvas, 45.7 x 66cm (18 x 26in)

Three objects, 2014. Oil on canvas, 20.3 x 45.7cm (8 x 18in)

Shelf with a bowl, 2015. Oil on canvas, 66 x 66cm (26 x 26in)

Still life with Spanish dish, 2014. Oil on panel, 45.7 x 61cm (18 x 24in)

Red and yellow still life, 2009. Oil on canvas, 25.5 x 45.7cm (10 x 18in)

Still life with a striped box, 2016. Oil on panel, 50.8x 61cm (20 x 24in)

Lock, 2014. Oil on canvas, 30.5 x 40.7cm (12 x 16in)

Sheep bell (Spain), 2012. Egg tempera on paper, 31 x 37cm (12.25 x 14.50 in)

Carapace, 2006. Egg tempera on paper, 40 x 46cm (15.75 x 18in)

A dry fig tree no.1, 2010. Graphite on paper prepared with gouache, 20.3 x 28cm (8 x 11in)

A dry fig tree no.2, 2010. Graphite on paper prepared with gouache, 17 x 22cm (6.75 x 8.75in)

Mushrooms, 2010. Sepia pencil on paper, 14 x 25.5cm (5.5 x 10in)

Spanish bowl, 2010. Graphite, charcoal, and dry brush on French paper, 18.6 x 28cm (7.5 x 11in)

Skull, 2010. Graphite and watercolour on paper, 25.4 x 25.4cm (10 x 10in)

Bird beak, 2011. Graphite on paper, 21.5 x 20.3cm (8.5 x 8in)

Southern Window, 2011. Graphite on paper, 19 x 38cm (7.5 x 15in)

Eagle Feather, 2012. Graphite on paper, 22.8 x 52cm (9 x 20.5in)

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