STORY
Wesley Dombrecht (born 1979) is a Belgium-based photographer renowned for his expertise in both commercial and artistic food photography. His passion for photography and art blossomed at a young age, alongside his deep love for food. This enduring interest led him to embark on a journey initially focused on commercial and editorial food photography (foodshot.be). In 2015, driven by a desire to explore the more artistic dimensions of his craft, Wesley ventured into conceptual food imagery, creating compelling series that captivate the imagination
ARTWORK
Wesley is currently acclaimed for his captivating personal photography and art series, primarily situated in the fine art and still-life genres, with a predominant focus on food. Employing a graphic approach and meticulously staged compositions, his personal work provides viewers with a unique perspective on culinary subjects. Through striking illumination, minimalist settings, and subtle color tones, Wesley produces photographs that beautifully highlight the intricate beauty of his conceptual food art. By transforming everyday culinary elements into thought-provoking visual narratives, he invites viewers to explore the deeper meanings and artistic expressions behind his work.
Over the years, he has cultivated a distinctive signature style characterized by conceptual and painterly elements, frequently presented in square formats with occasional instances of floating objects. This evolution showcases Wesley’s commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and offering a fresh lens through which viewers can engage with the visual storytelling of his culinary narratives.
His fine art work has received international acclaim and awards, and it has been included in several group exhibitions. Over the years, his works have been exhibited in various galleries, including the InArte Gallery in Italy, and the Grachten Gallery and TON Gallery in the Netherlands.
EXHIBITIONS
LONDON // PINK LADY AWARDS //
BERLIN // INARTE GALERY //
ITALY // NOWART EXHIBITION //
DENMARK // FOODPHOTO EXHIBITION 2019 // NETHERLANDS // GALERY TON //
☞Grachten Galerie
Oudegracht 185
3511 NE Utrecht
Netherland
Accomplishments
Industry Awards and Recognitions
In 2017, his personal work was recognized with a 1st place award in The London ‘Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2017’ in the category ‘Cream of the Crop’ with the image ‘Smoked Mackerel.’ in the same year he secured a 1st place GOLD Award in the ‘Fine-Art’ category at the Tokyo International Foto Awards for his series ‘Sprouting & Rotting.’ Since then, Wesley’s personal work has consistently garnered recognition in various International photo contests.