ARBORETUM
Frederik Vercruysse
In a reflection on the interplay between natural and artificial, Frederik Vercruysse fascination with the ever-changing seasons serves as a starting point for a deeper exploration into the grandeur and complexity of the botanical world. In his latest personal project Vercruysse captures not only the aesthetic beauty of plants but also the profound relationship between humankind and the natural environment.
The multitude of plant species, with their diverse forms and functions, sparks a contemplation on our innate desire to catalog and collect. Representating the Arboretum Kalmthout becomes a meditation on the botanical garden as both an oasis of peace and a living museum—a curated sanctuary where nature is nurtured yet restrained, displayed yet preserved.
The project resonates with a sense of reverence, highlighting the subtle beauty of the natural world while questioning our role as its stewards. Through his lens, Frederik invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and appreciate the intricate dance between the forces of nature and the hand of man, captured in a moment of stillness and grace.
In collaboration with Arboretum Kalmthout and The Royal Horticultural Society
Frederik Vercruysse
His minimalist, ethereal style and the graphic dimension of his photographs have allowed him to build a successful career as a photographer, whether for the media or in the design, fashion and luxury sectors. He describes his work as still life photography in the broad sense of the term. Frederik shows his subjects with a unique tranquility. Exhibitions have been staged in Antwerp and Brussels and his first monograph, “Index 2006-2016”, was published by Luster, focusing on his work with architects, designers, fashion and lifestyle brands and on his artistic vision.
Former projects include collaborations with: Hermès, Zara Home, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, The New York Times Style Magazine, Muller Van Severen, Delvaux, Molteni&C, H&M Home, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Raf Simons, Vincent Van Duysen, M Le Magazine Du Monde, Diptyque, Le Monde D’Hermès, Kinfolk, Cereal, B&B Italia, COS, HAY, Milk Decoration, The Plant, Tiffany&Co, Valentino and many others.
