Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium, 1958 \ Lives and works in Stekene, Belgium

Jan De Maesschalck observes, selects, interprets, and fantasizes to create his own paintings. The figures and settings displayed in Jan’s works are fragments taken from art history, photographs, magazines, and his own personal life. His background as a draughtsman for newspapers and art magazines brings a unique set of influences to his artistic practice, highlighting his dynamic compositions, observational skills, versatility in different mediums, social commentary, and precision to detail.

De Maesschalck’s fascination with light, shadow, and the Old Masters, in addition to his meticulous eyes, sets the tone for his intimate paintings. Charged with an alluring color palette and bold content, his paintings are enigmatic, seductive, and evocative, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of interpretation.

His works bring a contemporary perspective to the rich artistic heritage of Belgium painting, creating captivating works that resonate with both local traditions and global influences.

In 2024, Jan De Maesschalck presented a solo exhibition at Galeria Jaqueline Martins, in Brussels. His works have been shown in exhibitions at Museu Berardo in Lisbon, Musée d’Art Contemporain in Marseilles, Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Mu.ZEE in Ostend, Museum Dr Guislain in Ghent, De Warande in Turnhout, Museum of Ixelles and Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels. His work is part of private and institutional collections such as MOCA in Los Angeles, Museum Dr Guislain in Ghent, and Mu.ZEE in Ostend amongst others.