Fred was selected by Swatch Group to complete a 6 month Art Residency in 2025 at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
FRED VAN DE WALLE
Born in Belgium, living in Switzerland.
A key aspect of Fred’s work is the interaction between viewer, light and the artwork itself. Perception changes with perspective.
Fred’s work is shaped by engaging with the world around him. Life has taken him to isolated places and deep beneath the seas to experience the untouched natural world. Through travel & cultural studies he observes everything which makes each culture unique - habits & traditions, belief, food …
Fred’s art draws from a background in science, conservation, technical expertise and shipwreck exploration. He developed a technique called Metal Particle Painting, which blends metalwork with painting to create textured, detailed artworks.
Each work offers a view into the world through his eyes, informed by his experiences in nature, culture, myth, and the future.
Fred is also creator of the award winning Marcel Gin Liqueur. His ongoing curiosity drives him to explore new ideas and creative approaches.
Exhibitions
August 2024 Adam Brody, Zürich
March - June 2024 Exposition Credit, Lausanne
November 2023 Tentacle Cosmic fetishists, Zürich
July 2022 Gut! Open studio, Zurich
Residencies
Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai - 2025
Education
Master in Conservation - Royal Academy, Antwerp, Belgium
Bachelor in Cultural Studies - Evtek, Helsinki, Finland
Art, Architectural, and Cultural History - Sint Lucas Academy, Brussels, Belgium
Postgraduate Degree in Art Crime, Amelia, Italy