Bart Van De Vel / Harpo
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- janne760
more condolences here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/har…
- 7point340
really sorry to hear.
this is affecting me more than i would have expected. i didn't even know him.
all my thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
- janne760
scored. come on people, we need a LOT more...
- janne760
older works by Bart:
http://www.defunktmedia.com/wall…i hope this will be kept online for a while..
- timMuller0
For the ones that would like to attend the funeral, please email me.
I'm in contact with his parents.
- timMuller0
It was a very nice funeral - for me it was typical Bart
Thanks Bart !!
- Kiggen0
His mom's thanks everybody for the kind words, they are a big support for them...
- harlequino0
Very dreadful news, and so sorry to hear it. Warmest wishes to friends and family.
- janne760
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about the artist_Having studied at The Royal Academy for Fine Arts in Antwerp, Bart Van de Vel knows and loves graphic design, a fact which is clearly evident in every piece within this exhibition.
Geometric shapes filled with colour - initially abstract yet forming simple images and concepts, translated beautifully to the viewer; amusing and endearing characters (Bart's penchant for the subtle and witty shines through in certain pieces, displaying a certain aptitude for the succinct oneliner); well-defined illustration. The diverse skillset that Bart possesses not only means viewers of this exhibition should expect the eclectic, but also that Bart is an artist and designer who has focused himself throughout his studies and who is rightfully proud of the work he now creates.
The popular culture references are frequent and appreciated in Bart's work, this can only be expected from someone who cites his influences as mostly cinema, comics, tattoo-art, grafitti and cartoons. The concept of having an ongoing exhibition that presents pieces for the viewer to actually make use of in everyday life is one that appeals greatly to Defunktion.
Every piece on display in this exhibition can be downloaded and used as a desktop wallpaper for your computer. If you like a piece - take it.
Bart is now focusing on establishing Tuig (the Dutch word for something akin to scum!), a collective of graphic designers. Don't let the self-effacing name put you off though - Tuig are passionate designers, a friends collective, and if Bart's work is anything to go by, destined for great things.
We hope you enjoy and make use of this exciting exhibition, Defunktion welcomes Bart Van de Vel as it's first long-term resident.
______ ______ ______ _____ _____^ old press release
http://forums.macnn.com/94/gui-c…
- dopepope0
Aww man. that's horrible news. A real shame.
- SHIP0
Damn, still can 't believe it.
we shared great times back in the days. Shame I didn' see him anymore recently ...
We'll miss you
- janne760
- do not forget to +1 the public choice post, now still on frontpage: http://www.qbn.com/p…janne76
- and keep this thread at the top the next 12 hours or so.. so everyone who knew him can see.. thanks & goodnight.janne76
- CALLES0
woah. RIP
- utopian0
WTF happened to him, sad times...
- neverblink0
Although I didn't know him, my condoleances go out to all those who did. He seems to have been an excellent artist. A true loss to QBN and the world.
- Greedo0
He was so young and talented, it's just not fair. Terribly sad.
- blaw0
So sorry to hear this. He was one of the most genuine, kind people on NT.
- __TM0
he looks really familiar, quite sure I've met him before...
Was he at the useagain opening?