The most surprising fact is that people never truly grasp me nor understand my work completely until they eventually meet me. Though it is true that my work comes across as gruesome and wicked, it’s quite humorous at the same time. That’s exactly the reason why I proclaim to be the hidden son of the Addams family, as similarly to them, I’m “creepy and kooky, Mysterious and spooky…”

To me, drawing has always been my absolute passion. Since a very young age, I’ve learned to express myself through it, as I like to consider myself a perceptive being that’s able to absorb a wide range of emotions – pleasant as well as cheerless, which I’ll later transmit through sketches. Emotions are also what inspires my work mainly. Studying fine arts in high school and later specialising myself as a graphic designer truly allowed me to master the drawing techniques, as well as taught me how to make them communicative. However, school is not everything as I’ve mainly learned from my personal experiences and encounters.

The figures that I illustrate are primordially inspired by my own body frame, with long and slender limbs, but definitely a lot more overstated to create more drama. The reason why I mainly illustrate slim bodies is perhaps to highlight the romantic obsession of beauty, although in a twisted way. Of course, beauty is a very personal subject that is in constant evolution.

It does always stupefy me how people do not quite get that what I do is very opinionated and satirical. Although it is true that I do illustrate quite often about fashion, the reality is that my work serves mainly as a criticism of the mainstream and pop culture. There’s a meaning also why I name my work ‘illustrashion’ – a portmanteau name composed by the words illustration, trash and fashion.

I like to perceive my work as unapologetic and assertive. It’s there without expecting much and speaks quite for itself. I guess it represents the anarchic facet of mine. I suppose that most viewers perceive my work as such too.

I have a thing for minimalism and for timeless silhouettes. Black is also predominant in my work although I like to make it stand out against bright pastel colours and vivid pinks. It’s all about integrating two different moods into one.

I miss the theatrical runways of John Galliano and Alexander McQueen in the early 2000s. The sudden loss of Karl Lagerfeld was shocking news – I will for sure miss his monumental shows.

Besides being very flattered, it’s always a big surprise when renowned brands do contact me. Of course, a good understanding of the brand’s identity is primordial. However, I don’t shy away to negotiate on some creative freedom. Otherwise, why would a brand bother to seek my service, isn’t it?

It all started when I lost my position as monthly illustrator at Elle Magazine Belgium, after critics that defined my work as misogynistic and vulgar. As a result, I started my own publication wherein I could be free to feature whatever I liked.

Although I’m a traditional illustrator (all of my drawings are handmade), it is important to keep updated with the latest technologies. The broader my skills are, the better the quality of my work is.

Not at all. I like to be spontaneous about my decisions. Also, I think that it’s good to remind people who is behind the work.

Kill them with kindness – after all, imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Happiness and confidence in what you do.

I’m currently working on my first complete solo exhibition-proposal. More is to come!