
Founding members
Pieter Wagemans
Chairman
Pieter is a Flemish realistic painter who respects the
traditions of the old masters. He finds his inspiration in
nature and objects, which he expresses in the silence of
his still lifes. He is noted for his combinations of shadows
and old handmade objects, and for his flowers, which
give a sense of perishability.
Metta Myers
Vice Chairman
Metta is an American contemporary realist painter who
works with light and shadow to produce sensual and
dramatic paintings. Her techniques are based on those
of the old Flemish masters, but she dislikes severe lines
and color contrasts.
Erica Aschan
Chief adviser
Erica, who is both Finnish and American, is interested in
emotional and spiritual content and the quality of light,
color, and texture.
Walter Dolphyn
Walter is a third-generation Belgian figurative painter.
His paintings are stylistically deeply rooted in
17th-century Flemish and Dutch still life; however, they
are infused with a fresh contemporary spirit.
Willem Dolphyn
Willem is a Belgian figurative painter who grew up in an
artistic milieu, as both his father, Victor, and uncle,
Dennis, were painters. He is most famous for his classical
still life paintings in the Flemish tradition.
Jan Esmann
Jan Esmann is one of the leading Danish artists of
contemporary figurative painting.
Terje Adler Mørk
Terje Adler Mørk is a Norwegian painter working in the
tradition of classical realism. Terje often studies the
human figure, his favourite subject, aiming to capture
the thinking, psychological aspect along with the the
outer form.

