Baekelmans Guy

• Born in Berchem in 1940

Guy Baekelmans first took up experimental photography before returning to painting, which he had learned during his studies in Fine Arts in Ghent and Antwerp.
After an initial figurative period, his work was based on the geometry of forms, inspired by beauty, balance and an evolution towards spirituality, hence the title of Guy Baekelmans' monograph: 'A Spiritual Journey'.
In his quest for serenity and peace, Guy Baekelmans' work and thought are based on Oriental philosophies, with a strong attraction for Japan (solo exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka).