Imagine walking into a space where time seems to have slowed down. The details are familiar—a chair, a figure deep in thought, a table set but untouched—but everything is still, as if the world took a quiet breath and held it. This is the feeling of Hans Op de Beeck’s sculptures. With his signature monochrome style, he transforms everyday moments into something theatrical.

Op de Beeck sees humans as beings who stage the world around them in a tragi-comic way. Through his sculptures, he does the same—building scenes that reflect life’s mix of beauty, melancholy, and quiet absurdity. His figures and objects don’t move, yet they feel full of untold stories, waiting for the viewer to step in and complete them.

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"Zhai-Liza (Mother’s Shoes)", 2024

Young ballerina sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, holding a fan and looking upward, dressed in a detailed tutu and heels.

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    "The Cliff", 2019

    Two sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck of figures sitting on rocky terrain, captured in stillness.

    420×940×291 cm Steel, concrete, wood, polyester, styrofoam, coating

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    "Dog", 2019

    Sleeping dog sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, capturing serene lifelike detail in a frozen moment.

    62×58×30 cm Polyester, coating

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    #4

    "My Bed A Raft, The Room The Sea, And Then I Laughed Some Gloom In Me", 2019

    A serene sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck depicts a figure resting on a lily pad-covered platform in monochrome.

    400×400×114 cm Polyester, polyurethane, steel, polyamide, epoxy, wood, coating

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    "Tatiana (Butterfly)", 2017

    Sculpture of a child holding a butterfly, created by Hans Op De Beeck.

    79×50×156 cm Polyester, wood, polyamide

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    "The Conversation", 2019

    Sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck, two figures on ladders, frozen in conversation, monochromatic setting.

    81×83×148 cm Wood, polyester, coating

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    "Silent Piano", 2015

    Gray sculpture of a grand piano with a matching bench, showcasing Hans Op De Beeck's art.

    155×200×146 cm Wood, polyester, plaster, coating

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    "After Work", 2021

    Sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck depicting two skeletons in a corner with brick walls.

    35×35× 131 cm Wood, polyamide, coating

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    "Girl, Asleep", 2021

    Sleeping child sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, in gray tones, with dragonfly details on the background.

    36×41×78 cm Wood, polyester, metal, polyamide, coating

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    "Hélène", 2023

    Boxer sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, seated and introspective, with gloves and gear on a simple pedestal.

    90×142×110,5 cm MDF, polyester, coating

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    "Timo", 2018

    Sculpture of a boy with bow and arrow by Hans Op De Beeck, depicted in a monochrome setting.

    80×50×150 cm Polyester, Wood, Steel, Coating

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    "Timo (Marbles)", 2018

    A grayscale sculpture of a boy kneeling, playing with marbles, by Hans Op De Beeck.

    42×67×65 cm Polyester, Glass, Coating

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    "Vanitas Table (The Coral Piece)", 2021

    Gray sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, depicting a detailed still life on a pedestal table.

    Polyester, plaster, polyamide, metal, PU, wood, coating

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    #14

    "Celeste (Smoking)", 2020

    A monochrome sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck, depicting a standing figure on a pedestal.

    40×40×167 cm Wood, polyamide, stainless steel, coating

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    #15

    "Happy Birthday", 2020

    Sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck depicting a detailed, monochromatic cake slice on a plate with a fork.

    225×210×105 cm Wood, steel, polyamide, polyester, coating

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    #16

    "Maurice", 2024

    Sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck of a child with a ruffled collar and a sword, standing on an ornate stool.

    50,5×127,5×128 cm Polyester, polyamide, aluminum, coating

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    "Miriam", 2024

    A sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck depicting a woman in a flowing dress holding an owl.

    64×87×181 cm Polyester, polyamide, coating

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    #18

    "The Three Sisters", 2020

    Three frozen chicken sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck on a textured surface.

    112×84×47 cm Polyester, steel, coating

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    "Gestures", 2022

    Sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck featuring hands with a dandelion, a laurel wreath, and a bird.

    Polyester, polyamide, coating, silk, metal wire

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    #20

    "Fable", 2023

    Sculpture by Hans Op De Beeck depicting a bird on a detailed branch, showcasing intricate artistry.

    41×24,5×130 cm MDF, wood, polyamide, coating

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    #21

    "Roe Deer", 2018

    Hans Op De Beeck sculpture of a deer by a pond with lilies, under a blossoming tree, in a monochromatic setting.

    200×110×240 cm Polyamide, Glass, Wood, Concrete, Steel, Coating


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