Carole Vanderlinden

Carole Vanderlinden's works compose a dissonant symphony, employing vibrant colors to create composition-focused paintings that evoke the spirit of free jazz and noise music. This artistic "noise" acts as an undercurrent, safeguarding her pieces from misunderstandings and interpretative limitations.

Biography of Carole Vanderlinden

Carole Vanderlinden (born 1973) pursued her artistic education at KASK and Sint-Lucas in Ghent, Belgium. Her creative pursuits span the realms of painting and drawing.

Vanderlinden's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable solo exhibitions at various venues, including Galerie Zwart Huis in Brussels (2017), TOTEM Edition Populaire in Antwerp (2017), De Garage in Mechelen (2016), Kristof De Clercq in Ghent (2015), O.C.A.M. in Mechelen (2013), Pocketroom in Antwerp (2012), and Galerie Van De Weghe in Antwerp (2009). Beyond her solo showcases, she has also actively participated in various group exhibitions in Belgium.

Currently, the artist resides and operates in Brussels.

Carole Vanderlinden's Art Style

Carole Vanderlinden's paintings can be described as powerful, direct, disorienting, and comical. With a profound appreciation for the old masters, her work draws inspiration from diverse artists, including Picabia, Cranach, Bruegel, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Giotto, Matisse, and Cézanne.

Employing layering and texture, her art possesses an intrinsic richness and depth that transcends the boundaries of abstract and flattened renderings. Vanderlinden's profound connection to the natural world is evident in her art, where she frequently incorporates natural motifs inspired by the magnificence of mountains, flora, fauna, and crystals.