Jacques van den Abeele Belgian, 1960-2023
“Where form transcends appearance,
and music finds its shape in bronze.”
Jacques Van den Abeele (1960–2023) was a Belgian figurative sculptor known for the expressive power and emotional depth of his bronze work. A graduate of the Fine Arts Academy of Oudenaarde — where he received the Belgian Government Medal for Decorative Arts and Sculpture — and of the Saint Lucas Academy in Ghent, he developed an early mastery of anatomy, movement and volume.
His sculptures have been acquired by museums, public institutions and private collectors across Europe, and he created several monumental public commissions.
ArtThema Gallery represented Jacques Van den Abeele for more than 20 years and continues to promote and preserve his artistic legacy.
Jacques Van den Abeele (1960–2023) was a Belgian figurative sculptor whose work explored presence, tension and the human condition through the medium of bronze. Trained at the Fine Arts Academy of Oudenaarde — where he was awarded the Belgian Government Medal for Decorative Arts and Sculpture — and later at the Saint Lucas Academy in Ghent, he built a practice rooted in strong craftsmanship and refined artistic intention.
Recognition and major public commissions
Throughout his career, Van den Abeele received multiple distinctions, including the Severien de Lathouwer Prize and two Auguste Vermeylen Awards. His work entered numerous public collections, and Belgian municipalities regularly commissioned him to create portraits, busts and outdoor sculptures.
Significant public works include:
• The Water Pusher — bronze fountain, City of Zwalm
• White stone sculpture for Maagdendale Abbey, Oudenaarde
• Bronze sculpture for the House of Humor and Satire, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
• Portraits and busts for the cities of Ghent, Nazareth, Kortrijk and others
His bronze works are recognised for their powerful physical presence, expressive modelling and deep emotional resonance.
International reach
His sculptures were exhibited in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom. He participated in major art fairs and numerous group and solo exhibitions over four decades.
A long-standing relationship with ArtThema Gallery
ArtThema Gallery represented Jacques Van den Abeele for more than 20 years, supporting the coherent and expressive body of work he developed throughout his life. Following his passing in 2023, the gallery remains committed to honouring and preserving his legacy, presenting the last available works to collectors who appreciate the strength, sincerity and timeless nature of his sculpture.
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