Peter Vos

Peter Vos

On Peter Vos' (1975, NL) paintings, animals and more particular birds are the main protagonists. A few years ago, Vos started to paint night creatures. Among them are a series of owls depicted in hues of white, grey and brown. Recently, his fascination for the feathered creature has become a more colourful one: all sorts of birds are now to be found on the linen canvases on the walls of his studio, from the tropical toucan, or hornbill to the bluethroat.

The paintings have a delicateness about them, in the execution as well as in the subject matter. They are made with much precision and dedication. Over the years, Vos developed a unique painting style in which he uses thin layers of oil paint to create subtle colour nuances. The representation, in the form of birds stems from a personal fascination and Vos’ knowledge of this species in all its variations is inherent in the paintings.