"The Power of Living Iron"
Wim Franssens
Metal Artist
Outdoor Sculptures
My pieces often find their origin in nature. Each time I try to convey a message of cheerfulness, warmth and hope.
For the realization of my pieces I mainly use iron, but wood, epoxy and glass are also used.
Artists such as Ursula Von Rydingsvard and Barbara Hepworth and Keith Haring remain a source of inspiration.
Biography
Wim Franssens (Boom, 1974) likes to work with materials that others usually consider to be "heavy". To him, however, they are not. A sculpture must arise organically, so there is no room for materials that do not allow coincidences. And certainly not if they do not want to take on a life of their own. As a result, creations sometimes become real surprises, also for the maker himself.
Text: Koen Van Meel
"Only pessimists forge the iron while it is hot. Optimists trust that it will not cool down."
Current Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions - Café Des Artistes - Boom Brik Boom - Noeveren 67 - From 5 - 15 june.
Open air - Art Exhibition - Snaaskerke 1 April to 31 July
ART VALLEY - Open air Gallery - Bilsen From March to October
ART VALLEY - Open air Gallery - Herne From March to October
Upcoming Exhibitions
Open air - art exhibition "Sculptures in the white village" . From June 20 to September 20 - Lissewege (Bruges)
Open air - art exhibition - "Art in he Village" - Bellingen . 13 -14 September and 20 - 21 September
Group Exhibition - "Heilig Hart Kerk - Aalst 16 - 17 October
Group exhibition - Belfort Bruges - "Garmijnzaal" November
2026
Duo Exhibition - Gallery 22 - Damme 15 April to 27 April
Biennale - Art Valley - Gaasbeek Museum Garden 16-May to 31 May
Contact
Feel free to send me a message. I am available for commissions. I always love to hear what viewers think of my work. I look forward to hearing from you.