Anthon Hoornweg (1948) approaches the well-used themes of man and animal in a unique manner in his sculptures. Mortality plays a huge part in his depictions of bulls, birds of prey and human figures. Numerous references towards the Egyptian death culture can be found in many of his sculptures. Some of his bull torsos and human figures are swathed in draped fabrics. These mummified images summon up an ambience of mysticism and tranquillity. The allusion to ancient cultures is less prominent in his bronze birds of prey. He sometimes depicts owls and falcons at full scale, devoting a great deal of attention to the workmanship. The relationship between man and animal plays a considerable role in his mummified animals, as well as his birds of prey. Hoornweg casts all his sculptures himself to safeguard the colour and coating which is so typical of his work.
Education: Academy of Fine Arts, Rotterdam
