ArtNomadique
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ArtNomadique is the ultimate destination for art enthusiasts seeking unique and inspiring art exhibitions. We provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their works in exceptional venues, including castles, abbeys, churches, and old factories. Immerse yourself in the world of creativity and beauty, and discover the unique artworks our events have to offer.
Artists
Meet Our Artists
Sandra Smet
Ceramicist
Sandra (50) is a passionate ceramicist and mother of three sons, embarking on a new chapter in her life as a soon-to-be grandma of a little prince. She shares her life and love with her husband Tom, also an artist, in their inspiring studio, Arttosan. Entirely self-taught, Sandra has honed her craft with unparalleled passion and dedication. Her hands, shaped by experience and intuition, bring creations to life that reflect emotions and stories. She focuses exclusively on porcelain and ceramics, skillfully crafting organic forms that express themes of love and connection. Sandra's work tells stories of vulnerability, strength, and humanity.
Tom Gheysens - H.art
Visual Artist
Tom Gheysens is a self-taught artist with over 15 years of experience in painting. Since 2020, he has been working under the name H.art as an independent artist alongside his main profession. His versatile works, always created in acrylic paint and often combined with ink, brush pens, and metallic colors, play with light and create dynamic effects. In addition to modern paintings, Tom regularly works with restored baroque frames, breathing new life into them by combining them with contemporary art. About one-third of his creations are immediately available, while the other two-thirds are fully custom-made. Tom’s works blend creativity, technique, and passion, offering unique art for any space.
Luus Blankenaauw
Art By Luus
Visual Artist
Luus Blankenaauw, a self-taught artist, was born in Nijmegen and has lived for many years in Roermond, the Netherlands. Her work balances playfulness and strength, often focusing on the multifaceted nature of women. Confidence, power, vulnerability, sensuality, and softness take center stage in her portraits. Animals are a second source of inspiration, sometimes portrayed as playful characters, other times as lifelike depictions that highlight the strength and beauty of nature. Luus works with bold colors and continues to experiment with various styles and materials, making each piece unique. Her art is a celebration of both the human and natural world, in all their splendor and complexity.
Sven Op de Beeck
Abstract Painter
Born in Ghent (1964), Sven is a self-taught artist with a background as a bioengineer. He lives and works in De Pinte. His recent works are abstract, non-figurative, or narrative color compositions, created through a process of thoughtful improvisation and reasoned intuition. By carefully selecting colors and refining compositions through trial and error, he allows his pieces to develop organically — a process that often requires time. Sven enjoys working in series, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, such as his cardiac arrest, and the beauty of abstract structures. His art combines color, emotion, and story into unique compositions.
Kinsley Kofi Nkansah
Kofi Artist
Contemporary Portrait & Figurative Artist
Born in Accra, Ghana, Kofi has been living and working in Ghent, Belgium, since 2020. His work consists of contemporary portraits and figurative art, with a strong focus on cultural dialogues around themes such as family, community, and nationalism. Using bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and palette knife patterns, Kofi explores the diversity and complexity of Black identity. He combines his experience as a graphic designer with traditional African fabrics, acrylic paint, pastel, and charcoal to vividly convey emotions and stories. Kofi’s work celebrates and documents African culture, emphasizing the beauty and emotions of Black life through art that is both unifying and inspiring.
Wouter Vandebranden
Claywaves
Ceramicist
Wouter Vandenbranden, an engineer by training, has been fully dedicated to ceramics since 2020. His work stems from a quest for earthy textures and colors, focusing on raw surfaces and natural forms. Each piece reflects his ongoing experiments and passion for the craft. Wouter honed his throwing techniques through various international workshops and has been teaching ceramics since 2024. He combines simplicity with complexity, always emphasizing texture and authenticity. His ceramics, characterized by a unique blend of rawness and refinement, have gained recognition at prestigious markets such as the Goudse Keramiekdagen and the Keramiekmarkt in Lommel.
Jan Van Schooten
Peinture de Lumière – Photographic Impressionism
As a commercial photographer, Jan Van Schooten works within the frameworks set by his clients. However, with Peinture de Lumière, he transcends those boundaries and explores the freedom of abstraction. This photographic impressionist art form, literally translated as "painting with light," focuses on atmosphere, movement, light, and color. His surreal, dreamlike images invite viewers to interpret emotions and feelings in a personal way. Without the use of AI or image manipulation, but with enhanced colors and contrasts, Jan creates photographs that acquire their unique character during the moment of capture. Peinture de Lumière is a celebration of freedom, light, and art in its purest form.
Lieve Ophalvens
Visual artist
Lieve Ophalvens, from Leuven, is a Belgian artist who combines abstraction and figuration in her work. After studying at various art academies, she developed her signature style, experimenting with techniques such as acrylic, oil, marbling, and collage. Her dreamy paintings deconstruct and rearrange the female anatomy into colorful, playful compositions. With close-ups of eyes and mouths, Lieve emphasizes themes of kindness, beauty, and love in a world full of contrasts. Her work is exhibited nationally and internationally, reflecting her belief that art can serve as a positive counterbalance to negativity. In addition to her artistic practice, she runs an art school near Brussels, inspiring others to express stories and emotions through art.
Carl Bevernage
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Pointillist Painter
Carl Bevernage studied graphic arts at the Higher Institute for Graphic Education (HIGRO) in Ghent and has specialized in a unique interpretation of pointillism. His works, often portraits and expressive figures, are characterized by an exceptional eye for detail and a refined technique, with every part of the canvas meticulously developed. With his pursuit of perfection and his ability to capture atmosphere and light, Carl creates captivating artworks that combine emotion and precision. His style is both distinctive and innovative, celebrating craftsmanship and expression.
Christine De Keukelaere (StudioX10)
Visual artist
Christine De Keukelaere began her artistic journey at the Academy of Anderlecht. Her work primarily consists of figurative clay sculptures, created through a spontaneous and organic process. Without a strict plan, each piece develops its own unique identity during the act of creation. Christine’s fascination with texture plays a central role in her art. She combines the raw, unfinished surface of clay with the refined shine of glaze, reflecting the tension between the unconscious and the controlled. The colors in her work are inspired by nature, a constant source of visual and emotional inspiration and balance. Through her textures, forms, and colors, Christine creates works that invite the viewer to experience and interpret them up close. Her art is authentic and intuitive, a reflection of her personal and boundless creative process.
Hans van de Geer
Visual artist
Hans van de Geer (b. 1981, Antwerp) is a versatile artist who primarily works on paper using pencil, ink, watercolor, and self-made paints. His artistic style is characterized by a deep connection to nature and a passion for trees, as well as a fascination with architectural elements such as gargoyles and historical structures. After five years of drawing education at the academy in Antwerp, Hans refined his technique and discovered his unique voice, blending natural and Gothic themes. His works, often created in a monochrome palette with subtle color nuances, balance the organic and the structured, inviting viewers to reflect on the relationship between humans and nature. In addition to his own creative practice, Hans is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He inspires others with his expertise in traditional techniques and his love for craftsmanship. His art not only reflects his technical skill but also evokes a sense of timeless beauty and introspection.
Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe
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Visual artist
Vanessa Vanmeerhaeghe is a Belgian artist who creates bold, colorful, and intimate compositions. After 20 years in the fashion industry, where she designed collections and curated color palettes, she discovered a new outlet in painting. Her background in fashion is reflected in her work, with a strong emphasis on color, patterns, and storytelling. Her art focuses on the female form, exploring themes such as identity and empowerment through powerful compositions and intricate patterns. Vanessa’s works balance playfulness with strength and vulnerability, inviting the viewer to connect and reflect. Her evolving practice is a constant dialogue between intimacy and abstraction, a journey of discovery that highlights both her own story and that of her audience.
Cassius - Laetitia Pireaux
Visual artist
Laetitia Pireaux (Cassius) Laetitia Pireaux, better known as Cassius, is a Belgian painter who creates a visual travel journal through her works. Her abstract paintings are inspired by the cultures and landscapes she has encountered during her travels. By incorporating textures such as sand and gravel collected on her adventures, she adds a tangible dimension to her art. Cassius primarily works with acrylic paint and specializes in bold, contrasting shades of blue. In her renowned "Gold" series, she enriches her creations with gold powder and gold leaf, adding an elegant, luminous touch to her work. Each brushstroke reflects a fragment of her travel stories, inviting viewers to dream away in a world of color, texture, and emotion.
SARG (Sylvie-Ann Van Renterghem)
Sculptor
SARG creates unique spatial objects inspired by the sun and the interplay of shadows. Her work combines organic shapes in sleek materials with rigid structures, accented by wood. With a focus on simplicity and harmony, SARG draws inspiration from natural influences, resulting in powerful objects that exude both tranquility and depth. Each piece tells its own story and invites viewers to be captivated by her timeless creations.
Anastasia De Temmerman
Visual artist
Anastasia De Temmerman (b. 1998, Ronse, Belgium) is a young and promising artist who has nurtured her passion for painting from an early age. She works with acrylic paint, acrylic markers, ballpoint pens, and pencils, creating a unique visual language that blends playfulness with depth. Her work is characterized by a captivating duality: innocence versus darkness, vulnerability versus strength, and emotion balanced with introspection. These themes reflect a search for identity and the complexity of human emotions. The cartoonish elements in her art make it accessible, while the deeper symbolism adds intellectual and emotional layers. Anastasia’s style balances between surrealism and introspection, with a strong expressive core. Her creations invite viewers to look beyond the surface and immerse themselves in a world where visual appeal is intertwined with conceptual depth. With her mix of spontaneity and refinement, Anastasia touches not only the eye but also the heart.
Tom Laurens
Visual artist
Tom Laurens, together with Sandra Smet, forms the artistic duo Arttosan and is a versatile artist working in both ceramics and painting. His work includes expressive abstract paintings and unique ceramic sculptures, with a particular focus on gorillas—sometimes realistic, sometimes abstract, and often with a humorous touch. With an experimental approach, he explores new materials and techniques to create surprising textures and forms. For Artnomadique, he presents a selection of works that reflect his artistic versatility and playful vision.
Dieter Deconinck (DDKing)
AI Artist & Creative Innovator
Dieter Deconinck, better known as DDKing, is a Belgian AI artist who merges technology with emotion. Inspired by personal experiences, he creates hyperrealistic, surreal artworks infused with deep symbolism. His themes—love, equality, mental growth, and the balance between humanity and nature—resonate both on a personal and societal level. In 2023, he gained international recognition during Amsterdam Museum Night, where his work inspired travelers, and in 2024, DDKing was honored with the title "Leading Creator 2024." Through his art, DDKing invites viewers to introspection and reflection while continuously pushing the boundaries of AI art and storytelling.
Mrac Acrylic Art -
Marc Janssens
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Abstract Artist
Marc discovered his passion for painting at the end of 2019. What began as a hobby soon evolved into a life mission. Under the name Mrac_Acrylic_Art, he creates abstract works that merge intuition, emotions, and spontaneity. Each artwork starts with a blank canvas and unfolds into a unique composition, perfectly suited to modern architecture and open to personal interpretation. Marc’s dedication has earned him international recognition, with exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Times Square in New York, Art Space Gallery in Knokke, and an upcoming showcase in Tokyo (February 2025). Additionally, he will participate in The Inner Bloom exhibition (March-April 2025), organized by AI artist DDKing. As a co-organizer of ArtNomadique, Marc combines his artistic vision with his role in logistics and client management, making art more accessible to a wider audience. With abstract art as his creative outlet, Marc continues to grow, driven by his passion for color and emotion.