Didier François was born the Second of April 1969 in Brussels, and now lives and works in Mechelen (Antwerp). From his childhood onwards he has been surrounded with artistic vibes. His mother, a paintress herself, always turned the house into a nice and lively atmosphere, welcoming lots of friend artists. Didier’s mind however was constantly drowned in music, and on the age of four he asked to play the violin. Drown by a fascination for matter, Didier found relief in sculpture as well, a new means for him to express his true feelings, where the violin’s technical aspects led to a love hate affair!
Through a unique combination of techniques and materials (bronze, silver, gold, steel), Didier François creates images that radiate a spiritual power. His work is not tied to religion, but is more of a philosophical concept in which he combines the power of vibrations with anthropomorphic personalities. Using the art and spirituality of ancient tribes, he creates sculptures that radiate a positive energy. As soon as you see one, you are inspired by it and it reminds you of your personal path.
Exhibitions:
November '89 "Galerie de la chapelle" Antwerpen
October '93 "Groupe Fibre et Filles" Brussel
December '97 Galerie" Daeloxend" Overpelt
December '98 Galerie" Daeloxend" Overpelt
Maart 99 "de vlaamse zaal" Antwerpen in duo met Francois Blommaerts introductie Frans Boenders
September '99 "Galerie du mont 18" Geneve Zwitserland
November '99 "Arta Galerie" Eernegem in duo avec Pol Bonduelle,
Februari '99 "casa Europea" Bouwcentrum Anvers
Augustus '00 "pentatoon" Aartrijke:
November '01 "mama pacha" blue bird galerie Boechout
Juni 02 "dranouter folk centrum"
Maart '03 cultureel centrum Bonheiden
zomer '04 "Blue Bird" Galerie in De Haan
December '06 Galerie" Daeloxend" Overpet
December '08 Galerie "Daeloxend" Overpelt
December '10 Galerie "Daeloxend Overpelt
Juni'12 "Egliseum" Ieper
Juli ‘13 “Galerie Bandalena” Sigonse Provence Frankrijk
September ’13 trienale van Campo-Campo Antwerpen
September ’13 “Galerie Couck” Brussel
December ’14 « Atelier Artrisjok » Mechelen
April ’15 « Battelse kunstroute « Mechelen
October ’15 « Le salon d’automne » Parijs
Novembre ’15 Maurus Moreelshuis Mechelen
December ’15 duo tentoonstelling met François Blommaerts Atelier Artrisjok
Febr ’16 Trienale Campo Campo Antwerpen
Oktober ’16 Tentoonstelling in gementehuis Cantanhede, Portugal
Februari ’17 Solo Tentoonstelling Belgische Ambassade Lissabon Portugal
November ’18 DGI tentoonstelling + veiling
Novembre ’20 Odo Sonoritas Stolzembourg Luxemburg
Mei ‚21 Kunstroute Vianden Luxemburg