Farewell Dance III – Original Oil Painting by Cornelie Wolff

Farewell Dance III – Original Oil Painting

Dimensions: 20 cm x 20 cm x 4 cm

Medium: Oil

Capture the luminous glow of a culminating moment with Cornelie Wolff’s ‘Farewell Dance III’. This isn’t merely a portrait; it’s an impressionistic echo of an unforgettable night, vibrating with electric energy and nostalgia.

The canvas is dominated by an electrifying ochre and saffron hue, rendering the central figure’s gown as a cascade of pure, joyful light. Wolff employs a luscious, textural application of paint, creating a dense impasto that gives the yellow dress a palpable, shimmering quality—it feels as though the fabric itself is in motion, caught in a spotlight.

‘Farewell Dance III’ is an evocative piece that speaks to beginnings and endings, to the thrill of youth and the enduring beauty of a fleeting, perfect moment. It’s a striking burst of optimism and sophisticated warmth, perfect for adding a touch of contemporary elegance and dazzling color to any collection.

Original Oil Painting

Cornelie Wolff Approaching Art from a Different Angle

This Johannesburg-based artist started as a pharmacist.  After completing her Honours Degree in Psychology, she joined Helios to further her skills in Art Therapy.   During this time, she fell in love with art, the process and the emotional power it yields.

While raising her family, which consisted of three young children, she took part-time classes with Rika de Klerk and Willie Jacobs.  She also attended workshops led by Koos Bronkhorst, Niel Moss, Willie Jacobs, Rentia Coetzee, Ruth Walters, Elize Bezuidenhout, Douw van Heerden, Charla Maarschalk, and Jennifer McChristian.

Today, she practices what she preaches by creating her work under the motto: “With every painting I complete, I grow as a person and an artist.”

My art is created from a place of wonder – it is my dream for every human to never completely lose the child inside them, because it is our ability to see wonder and magic in things.  I use bold brushstrokes, contrast and an impressionistic approach to entice the viewer to create their own interpretation of the subject and become part of my world.