Jorg Van Daele

B. 1966, Wilrijk (Belgium)

Jorg Van Daele began his sculpture education at Emiel Uyterhoeven's studio in 1989. Since 2001, he has been a full-time sculptor. Van Daele has participated in various worldwide symposia, including Malaysia, Iran, India, New Zealand, Cyprus, Egypt, Spain, and Austria, among others. In 2012, he won first prize in sculpting at the international symposium (AADD) in Pöchlarn, Austria. He secured the second prize in Chile in 2017. In April 2016, he opened his own gallery, the New-Jorg Gallery, where he exhibits artwork from international artists alongside his own creations. It is located in Kalmthout, near Antwerp in Belgium.

His artwork is showcased around the world, both in privately owned spaces and public places in Zimbabwe, Korea, Canada, Spain, Germany, Egypt, New Zealand, Uzbekistan, the USA, and more.

About his Work

Jorg Van Daele's artwork is distinguished by his skillful incorporation of different textures into his sculptures, creating the illusion that they consist of multiple stones. Over time, the imagery within his work has grown increasingly condensed, with some statues showcasing greater intricacy than others. Each element is purposefully designed, leaving no room for randomness. This meticulous attention to detail stems from the artist's careful observation during the creation process. Van Daele maintains an open and receptive approach to any inspiration that emerges while sculpting, allowing his statues to evolve organically from the original stone.

Although he initially focused on Belgian bluestone (or 'Petit Granit') for his sculptures, he has recently expanded his artistic repertoire to include various types of marble, limestone, granite, and more.

The sculpture Struggle for Peace is part of a global project initiated by Van Daele in 2015, spanning more than 30 countries. It was sculpted at MACAM in April 2022.

Jorg Van Daele

Struggle for Peace, 2022

Limestone, 200 x 50 x 50 cm

MACAM Collection, donation from the artist