“Je rêve ma peinture, ensuite je peins mon rêve ”
- Vincent Van Gogh -
Valou Kervyn
Born in Brussels on June 21, 1973, Valou Kervyn discovered her passion for drawing and painting at the age of 10 through a weekly art workshop.
After completing her artistic humanities, she pursued studies in graphic design at the École de Recherche Graphique (ERG) and École du 75 in Brussels, later refining her skills through evening illustration courses with Alain Goffin.
In 2012, while establishing an interior decoration network that brought together artists and artisans, she rekindled her love for painting and joyfully returned to her studio.
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Since then, she has dedicated herself entirely to her art, immersing her days in color, texture, movement, exploration, and creative expression.
Artistic Approach
Drawn to colors, shapes, and textures, I am constantly exploring new ways to work with diverse objects and materials. My process involves layering colors, applying acrylic paint with palettes, cardboard, wire, and mesh—each element contributing to the depth and dynamism of the composition.
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Emotions, too, are layered. With an expressive nature and heightened sensitivity, I channel my feelings into each piece, blending the emotions of the moment with those that arise during the mental construction and organization of the canvas.
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My work unfolds in two stages. First, I imagine—I dream. Over time, the vision takes shape, becoming so vivid that it demands to be brought to life. Then, in an intense burst of energy, I gather my materials and begin. This moment is almost suspended in time.
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There is something magical about transforming ideas and emotions into tangible form—adding sand to the paint to enhance movement, or allowing palettes and color-saturated cardboard to freely translate what was first envisioned.
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At times, the process is explosive; at others, more deliberate. My techniques shift with my emotions, but one element remains constant: color is always at the heart of my work.