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Nestled in the green region south of Brussels, he has cultivated a habitat in perfect harmony with nature. He seamlessly integrates this relationship into his work, finding a beautiful and uncomplicated balance. Missotten extends his approach from stone sculpting to painting, translating the timeless essence of stone into captivating strokes and movements on canvas. Central to my artistic philosophy is the pursuit of capturing light, as evident in my series ‘Peeling Light.’ Through this body of work, I employ a unique technique, utilizing tools to create impressions of sliced matter. Whether it’s the weighty solidity of stones or the ephemeral nature of air, each slice becomes a vessel for illuminating the interplay between form and luminosity.
‘My years of doing projects in materials like stone, wood and marble defined substantially my approach to painting.
‘Peeling Light’ refers to the surfaces of the sculptures I made the last 20 years. Shaping the curves of the marble surface is a process that you can master until you start to polish. Its the moment when the reflection of the light takes over and you loose control in understanding the actual shape. It’s like a thin layer of light that wraps the sculpture.
In ‘Clouds’ I aim to encapsulate the essence of my surroundings, transforming fleeting moments and intimate projects into tangible expressions. Each piece serves as a visual narrative, weaving together layers of emotion and introspection.’
Exhibitions and Projects
2020
Laura Rathe Gallery, Houston, VS
2019
Alfred Lam, Interior Hong Kong
Project Russell Jone Architects, Kent , GB
Christian Liaigre, NY, US
2018
Private project Tayeri, Palo Alto, CA, US
DFAS, Laguna Beach, CA, US
Christian Liaigre,Paris / Maimi
Project for Jerry Harpole Architects, Washington DC, US
2017
DFAS, Laguna Beach, CA, US
Rachel Laxer, NY, US
Private commission Waseem F Al-Ali, Saudi Arabia
WOW Design, Moscow
Christian Liaigre, F
2016
Maison&Objet, F
Christian Liaigre, F
AFSO, Hong Kong
Private commission, Gay Phinny, Los Angeles, US
LEMA, Salone Del Mobile, It
Luminaire, Maimi, US
ALPINE RENAULT, Sculptural design concept, F Workshop design team Renault, F
2015
Maison&Objet, F
Maison&Objet, F
Serax, B
Christian Liaigre, F
Claire Tizard Yacht Solutions ‘Babas’, Hamburg / Shanghai Yi’s Furniture&Projects, Taipei, Taiwan
Private project residence Paula Cue, CA, US Les Suen Gallery, Hong Kong
Design Forum Interiors, Kent , GB
Prom Video, B
2014
Maison&Objet, F
Maison&Objet, F
Integrated art project ‘East meets West’ PENINSULA Hotel, Paris, F
Private commission ‘Palm Villa Baccianti’ , Dubai, UAE Luminaire, Miami, US
Alex Chung, Hong Kong
Serax, B
2013
Maison&Objet, F
Maison&Objet, F
Monumental sculpture St-Victor, B
Series of objects for SERAX, B INTERNI Edition, B
Gallery Urs Von Unger, Gstaad, CH
Gallery Shinsegae, Seoul, Korea
Private commission Issam Kronfl, Beirut
Holly Hunt, Chicago, US
Holly Hunt, Los Angeles, US
Holly Hunt, New York, US
2012
Sfeer, Gent
Interieur Biennale, Kortrijk Domani, Lokeren
Hauser Living, CH
2011
Maison et Object, Paris (F) Art integration project Adagio
ocmw Zilverlinde, B