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About the Artist
Alann De Vuyst
Place of Birth: Aalst, East-Flanders, Belgium
Place of Birth: Aalst, East-Flanders, Belgium
Artist Statement:
I am driven by the soul of art, uncompromised by commercial constraints. My work delves into the supernatural, shamanic connections, socio-political issues, satire, and sexuality, drawing inspiration from the art of children and indigenous peoples.
I am driven by the soul of art, uncompromised by commercial constraints. My work delves into the supernatural, shamanic connections, socio-political issues, satire, and sexuality, drawing inspiration from the art of children and indigenous peoples.
Education:
- Studied art at Academie van Schone Kunsten, Aalst, Belgium
- Advertising arts at St-Lukas Instituut, Brussels, Belgium
Exhibitions & Recognitions:
- Global Talent Art Prize Award, 2022
- ANGULAR Virtual Art Gallery, Paris, New York, 2022
- Galerie Artisan, Berlin, 2018
- Artundressed, Florida, USA, 2017
- Art Fair Malaga, Malaga, Spain, 2017
- Open Art Staffordshire, Shire Hall, UK, 2013
- Salon des Refusés, Arsenal de Charroi, Brussels, Belgium, 1988
- Knokke-Heist International Cartoon Festival, Belgium, 1987
- Olivier Strelli Award Nominee, Belgium, 1987
Collections:
- Private collections in Norway, France, India, Peru, Ecuador, Nepal, UK, Thailand, Brazil, Switzerland, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, USA, Japan, Taiwan, Netherlands, Germany.
Notable Projects & Travels:
- Adopted by the Xavante tribe, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 1989
- Initiated in shamanism with Aymara and Quechua Indians, La Paz, Bolivia, 2005
- Lived with the Fulni-Ô and Xavante tribes, Brazil, 2004
- Taught English in Cambodia and Laos, 2010
- Participated in a water project for Xavante villages, Brazil, 1991
Professional Experience:
- English Teacher
- Tour Guide
- Interpreter & Translator
- Creative Director
- Coordinator at a Turtle Rescue Farm
- Shamanic Ceremony Facilitator
Social Contributions:
- Raised funds for water projects in Xavante villages, Brazil
- Participated in art-ecological projects for indigenous communities
- Inspired younger artists and indigenous communities through art
Personal Reflections:
Art saved me from despair, offering a lifeline of expression and purpose. I believe in creating from the depths of one's being, transcending the pursuit of money or fame.
Art saved me from despair, offering a lifeline of expression and purpose. I believe in creating from the depths of one's being, transcending the pursuit of money or fame.
Future Goals:
To continue investing in life through art and cultural exchange, perhaps establishing my own museum one day.
To continue investing in life through art and cultural exchange, perhaps establishing my own museum one day.
