The great escape © Michiel Devijver
The great escape
The artworks of Klaas Van der Linden appear ever more often in the city, like here near Papegaaistraat. The atmosphere is reminiscent of old westerns, with steam trains and figures drawn in great detail, dressed in clothes from the 19th century.
Painter Klaas Van der Linden (Zottegem, °1986) depicts people and objects in bright colours, with the contrast between light and dark being essential. In addition to murals, he also creates paintings with a unique combination of acrylic and spray paint on canvas. He started with graffiti and street art at the age of 12, and studied free graphic arts at LUCA School of Arts in Ghent.