Question 1

Who is Fred Van de Walle?

Accepted Answer

Fred Van de Walle (傅雷) is a Belgian contemporary artist based in Switzerland. He is the creator of Metal Particle Painting, a technique using brass, copper, and steel particles to create paintings whose surface shifts and changes as the viewer moves and as the light changes. 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. His work appears in the published catalogue of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum (Harmony in Diversity, 15th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Art), and works produced during his Swatch Art Peace Hotel residency are on permanent display at the Belgian Consulate in Shanghai.

Question 2

What is Metal Particle Painting?

Accepted Answer

Metal Particle Painting is a technique developed by Fred Van de Walle in which fine brass, copper, and steel particles are worked into acrylic and other painted surfaces. The metallic surface shifts and changes depending on the viewer's angle and the light in the room, and the particles oxidise over time, so the painting continues to change after it is finished.

Question 3

Where is Fred Van de Walle based?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can I buy a painting by Fred Van de Walle?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Original paintings and works on canvas, paper, wood, and ceramic are available by direct enquiry. Each work ships with a Certificate of Authenticity. For availability, prices, commissions, or institutional enquiries, use the contact page at fredvandewalle.com.

Question 6

Does Fred Van de Walle accept residency or exhibition proposals?

Accepted Answer

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.