Who is Fred Van de Walle?

Fred Van de Walle (傅雷) is a Belgian contemporary artist based in Greifensee, Zürich, Switzerland. He is the creator of Metal Particle Painting, a technique using brass, bronze, and steel particles to create paintings with a shifting lenticular effect. He has exhibited widely in China and Switzerland and has held residencies at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, the Xu Bing Art Satellite programme, CIC Ocean Research in the Cook Islands, and Le Méridien Shimei Bay in Hainan.

What is Metal Particle Painting?

Metal Particle Painting is a painting technique developed by Fred Van de Walle in which fine brass, bronze, steel, and copper particles are applied to acrylic surfaces using custom-made metal brushes. The metallic surface produces a lenticular effect — the visual appearance of the painting changes depending on the viewer's angle and light source. The particles also oxidise over time, meaning the painting continues to change after it is finished.

Where is Fred Van de Walle based?

Fred Van de Walle is based in Greifensee, in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. He is available for studio visits, gallery meetings, and international travel for exhibitions and residencies.

What does 傅雷 mean and why does Fred Van de Walle use this name?

傅雷 (Fù Léi) is a Chinese name given to Fred Van de Walle by Chinese colleagues at SGS Art Services in Shanghai in 2017–2018, in recognition of his expertise in cultural heritage and conservation. 傅雷 (1908–1966) was a celebrated Chinese intellectual and translator who bridged Eastern and Western cultural traditions.

Can I buy a painting by Fred Van de Walle?

Yes. Original paintings, limited edition prints, and digital works are available through the online shop at fredvandewalle.com. Works are priced in Swiss francs (CHF). For large works, commissions, or institutional enquiries, use the contact page.

Does Fred Van de Walle accept residency or exhibition proposals?

Yes. Fred Van de Walle considers residency applications, exhibition invitations, and gallery representation proposals. Contact via the contact page with details of the programme or exhibition.

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Metal particle painting. Zürich.

View Works The Practice

“Entropy is a form of transformation — not loss. Material is always in the process of becoming something else.”

The works are made with metal particles applied directly to the surface. Not paint that looks like metal.

The surface shifts with light. What appears as one thing at noon is another at dusk. The work continues to change after it leaves the studio.

The Work

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Series and stand-alone works on canvas, paper, wood, and ceramic. Available for direct purchase. Shipped with Certificate of Authenticity.

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Integration

Rise and Fall III · 140 × 70 cm · Metal Particle Painting · 2026 · CHF 6,200

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The Work

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