Ben Heine is a Belgian multidisciplinary visual artist and music producer. He was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on June 12, 1983.
He spent his first seven years there before moving to Brussels in 1990. He holds a degree in Journalism and is self-taught in drawing, photography, and music.
He started drawing at age 11. He is best known for his original series “Pencil Vs Camera”, which he invented in April 2010.
He also created “Digital Circlism” and “Flesh and Acrylic”. His art blends drawing, photography, imagination, and reality.
His hand is always visible in his images. It represents the connection between the viewer, the artist, and the artwork.
His work has been featured in major publications worldwide. He has exhibited in galleries across Europe, Asia, and the US.
“I make art for people. I want them to dream and forget their daily troubles. Each new creation should tell a story and generate an intense emotion, like a poem, like a melody.”
Ben Heine
What is Ben Heine known for?
He is known for his “Pencil Vs Camera” series, where he blends his own pencil drawings with photographs to create surreal illusions.
Where is Ben Heine from?
He was born in Ivory Coast and currently lives and works in Belgium.
What techniques does Ben Heine use in his art?
He uses drawing, photography, and digital art. His “Pencil Vs Camera” works combine hand-drawn sketches with photographs. His “Digital Circlism” series uses digital techniques.
Ben Heine started composing music in 2012 and released his first album, “Sound Spiral”, in November 2015.
