Tom Van Der Have

Havemeester, A multidisciplinary artist, creates sculptures, objects, furniture and wall pieces.

Focussed on very detailed work I use techniques like woodcarving, gold leaf gilding, mosaic, and joinery. The materials I use represent the art’s cultural, geological and natural themes. Such as wood, gold and lava stones.

Driven by fascinations for a culture’s connection to it’s soils and nature, I research and explore the essence and shapes of trees, volcanoes and waves. and ancient gods representing them.

Understanding the shapes and spiritual history of our planet makes us appreciate life again. Worship of nature can only bring a better future.

Call it exotism, call it utopian.

It’s just nature. Call it art.

Except for a degree in furniture making and some time at art school, the skills I have in most of the work I do now are mostly self-taught with a “Never did it, so I probably can” attitude.

With experience in different fields like woodworking, furniture making and set design/construction in the pocket, I keep exploring new techniques to expand my skill set.