Hans de Pelsmacker

Hans De Pelsmacker (born in Ghent in 1960) is a sculptor and lecturer at the LUCA School of Art in Ghent. Initially known for his monumental steel sculptures, since 2000 he began creating furniture and lighting, gaining international recognition. He dedicates himself to projects in public space, working between sculpture and functional object in architectural contexts. In recent years, he has expanded his artistic practice with furniture, sculptures and objects in bronze, ceramics, glass and fabrics, collaborating with workshops specializing in different materials.