Silence Is a Message [Dutch]

By Hans Vandekerckhove

A colourful survey of the work of Belgian visual artist Hans Vandekerckhove. Text in English and Dutch.

"Silence is a message. The title of this book is anything but accidental. Silence rules in Hans Vandekerckhove's paintings: a deafening but salutary stillness, as salutary as their intense colours and undulating, almost fluid shapes." -- Eric Rinckhout

In his work, Hans Vandekerckhove (b. 1957) embraces the complexity of life in a unique and compelling way. His art is a harmonious synthesis of personal impressions, art historical references and a deep, intimate connection with nature, architecture and his environment. Vandekerckhove's distinctive approach combines early Renaissance fresco techniques with the refined glazing of the Flemish Primitives. The result is a poetic visual language that hovers between tangible wonder and a world full of vulnerability.

With contributions by Eric Rinckhout, Christophe Vekeman, Peter Verhelst and Els Wuyts.

Text in English and Dutch.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Dutch
• ISBN: 9464941022
• ISBN13: 9789464941029
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Hannibal Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.6" x 11.6"