Eddy Stevens Belgian, b. 1965

Eddy Stevens (1965, Brasschaat) emerged as a natural talent from a very young age. He began his artistic journey under the mentorship of the artists Guy Wauters and Sonya Rosalia Bauters, who nurtured his early passion for technical mastery. Stevens went on to study at the Academy of Art in Sint-Niklaas, graduating shortly after secondary school. Remarkably, he held his first exhibition at the age of sixteen, marking the start of a prolific international career. 

While Stevens was encouraged to explore his creativity from childhood, he found his true artistic 'home' in solitude. A significant chapter of his life was spent living in France, where the profound silence and open space allowed him to refine his distinctive style. Although he cherished the tranquility of the French countryside, he eventually relocated to a secluded, renovated farmhouse in Belgium. Within this "idyllic oasis," he finds the isolation necessary to work like a spiritual philosopher, observing the complexities of the human soul and translating them onto canvas.

His sources of inspiration are deeply rooted in Belgian Surrealism; the influence of masters such as Magritte and Delvaux is evident in the boundless fantasy worlds he creates. Furthermore, he draws upon the grand tradition of light and corporality exemplified by Rembrandt and Odd Nerdrum. Stevens combines these classical influences with a fascination for Jungian psychology. In series such as Human Behaviour, he looks beyond the physical form to explore the inner self: our instincts, dreams, and the often absurd pressure to conform to modern societal norms. For Stevens, each painting is an attempt to capture the essence of humanity through a visual language that remains both mysterious and timeless.

The oeuvre of Eddy Stevens enjoys international acclaim; whether he exhibits in Antwerp, New Orleans, or Utrecht, his work continues to intrigue collectors worldwide through its unique symbiosis of technical ingenuity and psychological depth.