WILLY VAN DE VELDE

Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Exhibitor | December 2024

 

BONES NECKLACE | 2018

 

Willy Van de Velde, multimedia artist, began his career as a musician in the early 1980s and has continued to evolve throughout the years, right up to the present day.

Now, 44 years later, he explores an increasing number of disciplines, blending and researching various mediums. Contemporary technology allows him to merge the objects he creates in innovative ways.

HELLO 3 | 2024

 

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ARMBAND | 2009

 

HELLO RING | 2024

 

After taking a break for some time—partly due to the feeling that he had expressed everything he needed to at that moment—he has returned to his practice. He recognises that many of the materials he once used, such as poor materials, cardboard, wood, and recycled materials, have now been embraced and accepted. These materials, which he experimented with in the late 80s and early 90s, are now widely recognised. The merging of these materials with new technologies makes this the perfect time to begin again.

 

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Willy Van de Velde’s inspiration comes from everything around him, which is why he works in different disciplines, including jewellery, light objects, music, furniture, and more. He aims to approach life with a childlike sense of wonder, keeping an open mind and remaining amazed by the beauty of this planet.

 

ARMBAND | 2009

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TOX FLOWER NECKLACE | 2018

 

ARMBAND | 2009