One approaches an artist through his work. Vanderplancke's works radiate an intense charge between material and environment and give a sensé of a powerful struggle with basic forms. This voyage of discovery is made even more fascinating by the rather surprising personality behind the sturdy and robust work of Fernand Vanderplancke.

Fernand combines in one man the simplicity and honesty of West Flanders, the readiness to laugh found in Bruges, and the diligent capa-city for work of the inhabitants of the coast.

It is only to be applauded that a multinational company should foster an artist's créative sources. After ail, art and culture are the layer of humus on which a healthy Society is built.

The sea, the beach and the dunes are a source of inspiration that appeal to me very much too. I wish you a fascinating voyage of discovery.