Buy Guy Olivier paintings: original works by a Dutch legend
Few artists capture life on canvas as uninhibitedly as Guy Olivier. Born in 1964 in Maastricht, raised in a family of bakers, and trained as a chef in Antwerp, his love of pleasure, company, and excess seeps into every painting he creates. What began as drawn menus grew into a body of work that fills galleries worldwide and adorns private collections.
The style: Burgundian expressionism with theatrical bravado
Guy Olivier works with a mixed medium of acrylic, oil paint, and charcoal. The paint lies thick and impulsive on the canvas. His lines are baroque, his colors exuberant, his compositions theatrical. Whether he is painting a dinner party spiraling out of control, a femme fatale bathing in champagne, or a café scene full of drunken night owls, each work is an invitation to step inside. At first glance, accidental and wild. Upon closer inspection: tightly controlled craftsmanship.
"Wonderful paintings with a theatrical exuberance. Every time you look at his work, you discover new things."
Guy Olivier paintings: acrylic on canvas, large and powerful
Guy Olivier's paintings are usually large in size: by design. They demand space, and they fill it. With colorful, figurative scenes that radiate energy and transform any room from neutral to vibrant. In the Modernekunst.nl collection, you will find original works in sizes from 50 to over 150 centimeters. Each painting is unique, immediately available, and delivered to your home with damage protection.
Work on Paper: pen drawings with Chinese ink
In addition to his large-scale paintings, Guy Olivier also creates exceptional pen drawings. In Chinese ink, complemented by watercolor or other color media, he reveals another side of himself: more restrained, but no less expressive. Fine lines, subtle color nuances, and yet that unmistakable Olivier energy in every stroke. Work on Paper is also more affordable—ideal for those looking to acquire their first Guy Olivier.
Guy Olivier for sale: directly from our gallery in Leiden
Modernekunst.nl is one of the larger providers of original works by Guy Olivier in the Netherlands. Our collection includes around 70 works: from drawings to large acrylic paintings, from affordable entry-level pieces to large statements up to €8,600. All works are original, signed, and immediately available. Delivered with damage protection and a guarantee.
Would you like to see a Guy Olivier work in person? Visit our gallery at Nieuwe Rijn 13A in Leiden, open every Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. On other days, you can make an appointment.
