Corneille Guillaume Beverloo

Corneille Guillaume Beverloo, known simply as Corneille, was born on July fourth, nineteen twenty-two in Liège, Belgium. Although his roots were Dutch, his family relocated to the Netherlands when he was twelve. He pursued his artistic education at the Academy of Art in Amsterdam, where he honed his skills and developed a unique style that would later define his career.

In nineteen forty-eight, Corneille became a founding member of the REFLEX movement, and the following year, he co-founded the COBRA movement, which significantly influenced Scandinavian art. His involvement in COBRA was not limited to painting; he also contributed poetry to the group's magazine, showcasing his multifaceted artistic talents. Additionally, he was a cofounder of the Experimentele Groep in Holland, further establishing his presence in the art community.

Corneille drew inspiration from the innocent creativity of children, believing in the power of art to connect with their experiences. His passion for this cause led him to engage with initiatives like the “Art Lending for Children,” where he collaborated with founder Roby Bellemans to promote the project. His artistic journey took a transformative turn after the COBRA group dissolved in nineteen fifty-one, leading him to Paris, where he began collecting African art that would influence his imaginative style.

His works often featured landscapes viewed from a bird's eye perspective, exotic birds, and stylized forms, reflecting his diverse influences, including the likes of Miró and Klee. Corneille's art is part of the collection at the Centre Georges Pompidou, a testament to his impact on the art world. He continued to live and work in Paris until his passing on September fifth, two thousand ten, while also making visits to Israel to collaborate with the Jaffa Atelier. In September two thousand three, an exhibition of his prints was held at the Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, further solidifying his legacy.