Ocean Away 2023 24x18

Year2023

Hand SignedLower Right 

Condition Excellent 

Framed without GlassHand Crafted Rustic Wood Frame 

Purchased fromArtist 

Provenance / HistoryWilliam DeBilzan has been exploring the Caribbean for close to thirty years and it remains his greatest source of inspiration. 

Story / Additional InfoOften at the helm of his yacht, the artist makes frequent trips to both populated and remote islands to immerse himself in the culture and natural beauty of the region. The people and waters of the Caribbean are DeBilzan’s most influential teachers, providing a continuous education on how to live a meaningful life full of love and laughter. Combining this knowledge with inspiration from Western artists like Mark Rothko and Richard Diebenkorn, DeBilzan deftly employs color, composition, and texture to capture his lifelong love of the Caribbean through the paintings in the “Tropical Series.” 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID169279

William DeBilzan - United States

Art Brokerage: William DeBilzan American Artist: b. 1956. He was born and raised in Michigan. His composition and masterful use of color are his trademark. His anonymous figures speak through their posture as clearly as if through an audible voice. The simplicity of the composition is made complex by texture, color palette and grandeur. DeBilzan's intuitive connection to the elements of our complicated world give him the ability to clarify for the viewer what really matters. Home, family, a true sense of belonging or longing are evident in his figurative work - even his abstract works provide a sense of destination. DeBilzan's work communicates to the viewer his mystical appreciation for life and its creation by depicting the human condition - wired to be social yet often alone though not necessarily lonely. DeBilzan's choice of colors give the viewer a sense of real happiness. Innocent in their purity, yet bold and unashamed. Just as the finish of the wood frame engulfs the artistry of the canvas - its raw simplicity is juxtaposed with complex visual elements in the wood itself. All elements lead the viewer's eye to yet another dimension. The relevancy of DeBilzan's art, along with its playful nature have made his work highly desirable for film and television. The work has been featured in shows like "Frasier", "Just Shoot Me", " Spin City " and "L.A. Doctors". Additionally, DeBilzan was commissioned by the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra to create large scale visual interpretations of Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos to accompany the symphony's performance of this classic. It proved to be a widely acclaimed event. William DeBilzan is represented by fine galleries in the U.S., Japan, and Germany. His work is found in private and corporate collections worldwide. Listings wanted.