Erwin Peeters
Belgium, 1964
Artist's works
Artist Profile
Catwalk
The Kiss
Introduction and Experience
Erwin Peeters (b. 1964, Antwerp) is a distinguished self-taught Belgian sculptor renowned for his evocative animal sculptures. His artistic journey began over 30 years ago while working as a zookeeper at the Antwerp Zoo, where close daily intimacy with animals profoundly shaped his creative vision.
Working primarily in bronze and resin, Peeters captures the essence of wildlife in both motion and repose, with a focus on anatomical precision, behavioral nuance, and inner vitality. His works are characterized by their refined textures and a keen sense of observation, reflecting a deep affinity with the natural world.
Following the tradition of animaliers such as Rembrandt Bugatti and Albéric Collin, Peeters has earned an international reputation for translating the strength and character of animals into timeless sculptural form. In addition to his larger works, he creates fine jewelry in gold and silver, elegantly distilled from his original sculptural designs.
Exhibitions and Awards
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2022
Ganda Art & Lifestyle—Ghent, Belgium
2013
Veterinary VVD Antwerp— Antwerp, Belgium
Open Studios Antwerp—Antwerp, Belgium
Gallery Hans Persoon—Veldhoven, The Netherlands
2012
Gallery Hans Persoon—Veldhoven, The Netherlands
2011
Trade Knight Poster Art—The Hague, The Netherlands
2009
Classica Kortrijk —The Picture Gallery Strom, Kortrijk, Belgium
Group Exhibition
2024
Erwin Peeters & Rebecca Bernau—Ganda Art & Lifestyle, Ghent, Belgium
Erwin Peeters & Christian Laurent—Stein & Cedric Moermans Arts and Antiques, Antwerp, Belgium
2023
Erwin Peeters & Beatrijs Lombaerts—Ganda Art & Lifestyle, Ghent, Belgium
2013
Duo Exhibition with Jan Bosschaert—Royal Antwerp Pharmacists Association, Antwerp, Belgium
2007
Celebrating 10 years of cooperation —Antwerp Zoo & Gallery Van Der Planken, Antwerp, Belgium
2004
Leonhard's Fine Art Gallery—Brasschaat, Belgium
2003
Leonhard's Fine Art Gallery—Brasschaat, Belgium
The Troost—Vilvoorde, Belgium
2002
International Art Gallery—Deventer, The Netherlands
2001
10 years VDP Gallery —Museum E.Van Mieghem, Antwerp, Belgium
Art Fairs
2023
Antica Fine Art Fair 2023—Namur Expo, Namur, Belgium
2013
Art & Antique Fair Luxembourg (Gallery VDP)—Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Art & Antique Fair (Gallery Beeldenstorm)—'s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Art 2013 (Gallery Beeldenstorm)—Utrecht, Netherlands
Art & Antique Fair Spa (Gallery VDP)—Spa, Belgium
Art & Antique Fair (Gallery VDP)—'s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
2010
SOFA New York (Gallery VDP)—New York, USA
Art Chicago (Gallery VDP)—Chicago, USA
2009
Open Art Fair Utrecht (Gallery Iconoclasm)—Utrecht, Netherlands
2008
Primavera Art Fair (Gallery Beeldenstorm)—Rotterdam, Netherlands
2007 – 2013
Toronto International Art Fair (TIAF)—Toronto, Canada
PAN Amsterdam (Galerie VDP)—Amsterdam, Netherlands
2006
Art and Antiques fair Brussels Tour & Taxis (Gallery Campo & Campo)—Antwerp, Belgium
2003
Eurantica Brussels—Brussels, Belgium
Eurantica Antwerp—Antwerp, Belgium
Eurantica Namur—Namur, Belgium
2002
Eurantica Brussels—Brussels, Belgium
Collections
Museums & Institutional Collections
- Bears and Bulls —Antwerp Diamond Bank, Antwerp, Belgium
- Polar Bear —K.M.D.A. Zoo of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Hare —Chamber of Commerce Waasland-Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium
- Japanese Crane —Treasury of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Flamingo —Nursing Home Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Heron —Town of Herk-de-Stad, Antwerp, Belgium
Private Collections
- Works are held in private collections in Taiwan, Europe, and internationally.