Who is Marc De Ridder?

Marc De Ridder, born in Aalst on Jan. 14, 1959, is a visual artist whose work focuses on revealing hidden layers of meaning in our deeper consciousness. His art emerges from a recognizable visual language, presenting familiar objects in innovative ways. This highlights how we often fail to look at the world around us with sufficient attention.

An important aspect of De Ridders work is introducing looking as a playful exercise. Once the viewer's attention is captured, additional layers are added, enticing and dragging them into another world. This world is characterized by wonder, poetry and seduction.

An example of this approach is "The Tree of Life." This artwork takes the viewer into an unknown world that challenges and invites dreams. The greatest strength of Marc De Ridders' visual work lies in the healing influence it can have, which can sometimes make one forget daily accounting reality for a moment.

Art form

Sculpture, contemporary art