Tony Scherman

Tony Scherman (1950–2023) is one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil that is considered one of the most difficult mediums to work in. He frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition of working with this material that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists, including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio and Cézanne.