We spent last week-end at "Le Violon d'Ingres", the home of my best friend Eriqs parents. Dirk and Janin sold their place in Deurne three years ago and moved to Anhée, a beautiful place in the province of Namur, Belgium. Dirk and Janin take care of seven cats, three chickens and two dogs. Most of the cats ...
Dr Sketchy’s, the feeling of being inspected by artists eyes
Last week I had the honour to pose for around 80 sketchers at the Huis Happaert. Since 1520 the noble residence of mayors, knights, artists, professors and other dignitaries, the beautiful Happaert House was the setting for Dr. Sketchys during The Big Draw festival in Antwerp. I've been fascinated by Dr. Sketchy's since the very ...
Berlinde de Bruyckere, a mix between delight and disgust
I visited 'Sculptures & Drawings. 2000-2014’ at the S.M.A.K.. , an exhibition of the work of Berlinde de Bruyckere of the past 15 years. I expected to enjoy a beautiful tribute to vulnerability and suffering, which are Berlindes chief themes. The exhibition gave me more than I even expected, it was simply stunning. Especially the technique used to create the sculptures ...