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FRED VAN DE WALLE
Born in Belgium, living in Switzerland.
Fred Van de Walle is a life-driven artist and self-guided creator who values personal experience as the foundation for his creativity. Rather than following established approaches or relying on second-hand experiences, he seeks out new challenges and environments, allowing direct encounters with the world to shape his path. His creative process is fluid and exploratory, with each experience naturally leading to the next, resulting in authentic art closely connected to his journey.
For over 20 years, Fred lived a semi-nomadic life, traveling the world while working on deep-sea shipwrecks and in museums. This lifestyle exposed him to a wide range of environments and challenges, each of which left its mark. After settling in Switzerland, he began to explore his creative impulses more fully, experimenting with various techniques, materials, and styles. Drawing on his technical expertise shaped by a background in science and conservation, this exploration eventually led to his current focus on textured paintings on wood and canvas, where he developed the Metal Particle Painting technique, applying metal particles with a metal brush.
A key feature of this technique is the interaction between the viewer, the artwork, and the light source, which shifts with the viewer's perspective. This dynamic relationship creates a unique and engaging viewing experience through the Lenticular effect, where the visual experience changes based on the viewing angle.
Beyond his artistic work, Fred created the award-winning Marcel Gin Liqueur. His curiosity and drive to explore new ideas continue to shape his projects and inspire his creative approach.
Exhibitions
August 2024 Adam Brody, Zürich
March - June 2024 Exposition Credit, Lausanne
November 2023 Tentacle Cosmic fetishists, Zürich
July 2022 Gut! Open studio, Zurich