Master influencer to his offspring, Gerard developed his obsession with the classic figure after his visit to Italy where he visited a show that focused on drawings by renaissance Masters such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo. It encouraged him to study this visual language and adapt it to his personal style.
In the 1990’s Gerard worked on larger than life drawings inspired by mythologic storytelling and the then political climate.
Zeus, Aphrodite or Apollo. Heracles, painted with force centre of his subjects. The horror of the Sarajevo massacre played out within the walls of a Greek Temple. Be ready to be impressed by the beauty and violence.
In a quest for freedom, Gerard’s brushstrokes are compelling and feel very current.
STUDIO23 is excited to bring you these rediscovered treasures.
Showing Gerard’s work is important because it gives a better insight on Florian Tomballe’s work. It’s a quintessential part of his style development.