Florian Tomballe (BE, 1988)
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Florian Tomballe (°1988) lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium.
He is skilled as both a draughtsman and a sculptor, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. After graduating as a sculptor from the Royal Academy of Antwerp, Tomballe developed his skills in figurative art, steadily refining his artistic vision.
Tomballe's style combines Synthetic Abstraction, Cubism and elements of the Archaic world, including prominent figures like the Greek Kouros and Kore. He draws inspiration from Braque, Picasso, Permeke, and Flemish Expressionism and Modernism. Next to sculpture, Tomballe found a way to express his visual language in the form of drawing. Using the same material for his sculpture as for the drawing Tomballe creates a 2D image which functions as a sculptural element in the room.
Tomballe's work has evolved from an ancient understanding of the human figure to a refined classical approach. This can be seen in his large full-standing figures and portraits. His sculptures often explore the interaction between organic forms and abstract ideas, encouraging viewers to see familiar shapes in new ways. His careful manipulation of materials results in pieces that are both tactile and visually striking, capturing a sense of movement and fluidity.
His work has gained international recognition through presentations in London, New York, Antwerp, and Spain. Tomballe's pieces are part of collections owned by the LVMH group and notable collectors such as Gordon Sumner (Sting), Peter Marino, Edouard Vermeulen (Natan) and various private collectors from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Norway, the USA, the UAE, and Canada. His work has also been featured in several art magazines, including Akt Magazine, ABSoluut magazine and SABATO.
