In the late 80s, after Lode Laperre completed his studies in fine arts in Brussels and solidified his conviction to become a visual artist, his profound interest in contemporary painting led to the development of a unique pictorial language, which initially emerged solely through the use of acrylic paint on canvas.
During the period of 1990-1995, Lode Laperre’s early work was repeatedly recognized, with accolades such as the National Prize for Painting Kulturama as laureate (1990) and his first remarkable solo exhibition (Tournai, 1992). The artistic challenges that awaited him in the studio and his increasing artistic activity resulted in various exhibitions, both individually and in groups.
In December 1998-January 1999, when Lode Laperre made his first trip to Southeast Asia, his extraordinary interest in other civilizations and visual cultures flourished. To this day, he frequently returns there, maintaining regular contacts with private and official institutions in the cultural-artistic field of the region, and advancing his artistic mission to create a distinct, oriental-occidental-fused pictorial language laden with personal significance. This intense and authentic artistic engagement culminates in exhibitions in Asia, including China, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Gradually, he also delves into creating ink wash drawings on paper, which align with the same artistic pursuit. Laperre’s artistic scope expands further to encompass sculptural works through the series Coprolites, in which excretions from his painting sessions are reincarnated into paint sculptures – sometimes presented as installations – which he refers to as the “fossilized remains” of his paintings.
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