Making My Past

Michel Buylen is a versatile and idiosyncratic painter who reinterprets life in acrylics, enriching it with his own vision. This book brings together around a hundred works spanning his entire career, some of them never before published.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Meta4Books vzw

Michel Buylen is a versatile and idiosyncratic painter who continues to surprise with his startling virtuosity and his innovative perspective on centuries-old subjects such as the nude, the child, the landscape and the sea. Using acrylics, he succeeds in reinterpreting life in all its richness and nuances, and enriching it with his own vision. Each new work forms a window onto a reality made sublime, distant and alienating. With textual contributions from Professor Emeritus Paul Huvenne, honorary head of conservation at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA), Professor Maximiliaan Martens, curator of the Van Eyck exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent (MSK Gent), and Wim Lammertijn, director of mudel. Publication to accompany the eponymous exhibition in Mudel from 25 June to 12 September 2021. In collaboration with mudel, Deinze and Galerie De Zwarte Panter, Antwerp.  Text in English and Dutch.

Michel Buylen is a true master of the brush, a virtuoso among painters. When he creates a rolling wave on the canvas, it feels like you could dive right into it. His art is a captivating blend of versatility and idiosyncrasy, as he explores a wide range of subjects, from the nude to the child, the landscape, and the sea. What sets Buylen apart is his innovative approach to these timeless themes. He uses acrylics to bring his vision to life, capturing the essence of life's richness and nuances in a way that is both sublime and distant. Each new work he creates is like a window into a different world, one that is both beautiful and unsettling.

Michel Buylen's artistic journey has been remarkable, and this book offers a comprehensive look at his entire career. It includes around a hundred works, many of which have never been published before. The book is accompanied by insightful textual contributions from renowned experts in the field, including Professor Emeritus Paul Huvenne, honorary head of conservation at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA), Professor Maximiliaan Martens, curator of the Van Eyck exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent (MSK Gent), and Wim Lammertijn, director of mudel.

The publication is a testament to the enduring legacy of Michel Buylen's art. It provides a deeper understanding of his creative process and the influences that have shaped his work. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of art, this book is a must-read. It will inspire and captivate you with its stunning visuals and thought-provoking content.

In conclusion, Michel Buylen is a true artist of our time, and this book is a testament to his remarkable talent and creativity. It offers a glimpse into his world and inspires us to see the beauty in the everyday. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the art of Michel Buylen and experience the magic of his creations for yourself.

Weight: 1380g
Dimension: 248 x 285 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463887694