John Cluysenaar, born in 1899 in Antwerp, was a versatile artist known for his work in sculpture, painting, and drawing. He won the Prix de Rome in 1924 and exhibited with prominent artists like Despiaux and Maillol at the "Salon d'Automne" in 1926. Cluysenaar initially focused on sculpture, gaining recognition for his busts and portraits during his time in London. Around 1939, he transitioned to painting and drawing, exploring various styles from figurative influenced by Picasso to gestural abstraction akin to Tobey and Pollock, and later to lyrical abstraction. He eventually returned to figuration, showcasing fragmented, expressionist faces in a vibrant palette. In 1955, Cluysenaar moved to Noville-sur-Mehaigne, where he continued to crea...