Hildegarde Handsaeme

Hildegarde Handsaeme – Contemporary Belgian Artist | Poetic Minimalism & Feminine Form

Hildegarde Handsaeme is a Belgian visual artist who has carved a unique position in the contemporary art scene for over three decades. Her work, situated between minimalism and figurative abstraction, is instantly recognizable: a visual language built from pure lines, balanced compositions and an aesthetic that unites silence with strength.

Through her signature ink drawings and refined use of color, she creates serene universes where female figures float between vulnerability and resilience. Her artworks are timeless, meditative, and touch the essence of movement, form and emotion.

At the heart of her work stands the woman — not as an object, but as a symbol of inner balance, softness and quiet power. This makes her art highly appreciated by collectors who seek contemporary work with character, refinement and an unmistakable personal identity.

Biography

Hildegarde Handsaeme (born in Kortrijk, Belgium, 1958) is a contemporary artist working with ink and acrylic on paper and canvas. Her art is internationally recognized for its clarity, originality and poetic minimalism. Without drawing from major schools or masters, she has developed a personal and highly distinctive style that conveys calm, equilibrium and feminine presence.

She has exhibited in cities such as New York, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Antwerp and Knokke, and her work is part of private collections worldwide. In 2021, she was featured in the international guide 30 Artists to Collect, and her work has appeared in Resident Magazine NY, Atelier Magazine, and the prestigious book Women in Art: Masterpieces of Visual Art.

Hildegarde is present on leading international platforms such as Saatchi Art, Singulart, Rise Art, Zatista and The Artling, where her work is valued for its subtle power, visual harmony and feminine abstraction.

Website: www.hildegardehandsaeme.com

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