Belgium, 1970
Dirk Verschueren is largely self-taught, although in recent years he has immersed himself in the painting techniques
of the old masters. For the past year and a half, he has been working weekly at De Studio, an atelier where portraits
come to life with striking realism. The more exclusive part of his oeuvre consists of nude paintings, in which
classical techniques merge with a contemporary cubist interpretation.
His artistic vision centers on capturing the beauty of the human being and the everyday things that surround us. In
his paintings, he strives not only to depict a physical likeness but also to convey the soul and emotion of the model
at that specific moment.
His portraits are characterized by a high degree of realism, while his nudes show a cubist influence, dissecting the
human body into shapes and tonal planes. Yet, there remains a sense of harmony and connectedness throughout
the composition. The initial sketches for these works are created during live model sessions, after which the most
compelling compositions are further developed in oil on canvas.