Amersfoort Art has the largest collection of original paintings by Guy Olivier in the Netherlands. We cordially invite you to come and view the artworks in our gallery in Amersfoort or contact us for a no-obligation trial placement.
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Guy Olivier's artworks are on display in the gallery, for sale and also available in our art loan.

Guy Olivier
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Guy Olivier is a Dutch artist born in Maastricht in 1964. His artistic career began in an unconventional way; although he initially trained as a chef in Antwerp, soon his artistic aptitude drew him in another direction. He developed a passion for creating drawn menus, which eventually led to his fascination with painting and graphics.
Guy Olivier is known for his lively, baroque style, and his works are often filled with colorful, exuberant scenes full of movement and fantasy. His art is full of playful and sometimes absurd elements, such as women immersing themselves in champagne flutes, or meat and food that seem to be depicted almost alive. These imaginative and sometimes humorous representations became increasingly popular, especially in Amsterdam restaurants, where his menus attracted attention with artistic flair.
His work often balances between the figurative and the surreal. In 1996 he gained wider recognition, thanks in part to his unique "plats du jour" illustrations that brought him fame. From then on, he continued to develop as a painter and graphic artist in his own right. Guy Olivier's style remains playful, with a clear fascination with the human form, festive scenes and rich, abundant colors. His works reflect a celebration of life, sometimes with a nod to hedonism, but always with an underlying love for the craft of painting.
Guy Olivier's art is also known for the layered, sometimes almost caricatured portraits of people in theatrical or surreal situations. His characters are often flamboyant and full of energy, which gives his works a certain vibrancy and humor. At the same time, his paintings also contain deeper undertones, such as depicting the fleetingness of life or the contradictions between abundance and impermanence.
Guy has exhibited his work in galleries and museums both in the Netherlands and abroad, and his oeuvre can be found in various private and public collections. In addition to paintings, Guy Olivier creates graphic works and sculptures. His distinctive style was noticed not only in the art world, but also in commercial and culinary circles, thanks in part to his unique menu designs that combined art and gastronomy.
Olivier remains a versatile artist who continues to experiment with materials and themes, always with his signature blend of playfulness and craftsmanship.