Tony DeLap is an artist working between painting, sculpture and public art. A pioneer of West Coast Minimalism and Op Art, DeLap challenges the viewer's perception of reality. His studio works are in museum collections across the United States and in Europe and Asia. His public art has been commissioned by many cities including the City of Santa Monica.
An artist educator, DeLap is an emeritus professor at the University of California Irvine. He studied fine art, illustration and graphic design. His lifelong interest in magic and illusion inform his art practice. He lives in Corona del Mar, California.
