I am Maarten De Laet (°1996), a mixed media visual artist based in Belgium. The figures I portray, whether painted or crafted in three-dimensional form, are made-up characters that emerge from my surroundings, imagination, or memories. Through my work, I strive to capture a fictional world that I find solace in and invite viewers to escape into this romanticized realm alongside me.

UPCOMING Exhibitions

WONDER Creativity Festival
16 October - 2 November

Atelier Nooitgedacht
Hendrik Consciencestraat 36, 8500 Kortrijk

Solo Exhibitions
2025 ‘Achterblijvers’ (Domein De Ghellinck, Wortegem-Petegem, BE)

Group Exhibitions
2025 ‘Art Buffet’ (Zuiderpershuis, Antwerp, BE)
2024 ‘Emerging Artistic Talents’ (Vanderborght-Building, Brussels, BE)
2024 ‘Schijn’ (Havenhuis, Antwerp, BE)
2024 ‘Wonder Creativity Festival’ (Broelkaai 6, Kortrijk, BE)
2023 ‘Coop.Kunst’ (Ruimte 34, Antwerp, BE)
2022 ‘Coop.Kunst’ (Kloosterstraat, Antwerp, BE)
2021 ‘Peep Show’ (Hisk, Gosset Site, Brussels, BE)
2021 ‘The Grand Opening’ (Balthasar, Brussels, BE)
2019 ‘Expo’ (Het Gasthuis, Aarschot, BE)

Maarten De Laet
info@maartendelaet.com

@Jente Waerzeggers