Hans van Horck (vanhorck) is one of the initiators of Musiom and permanent artist in residence. He started as an aquarellist doing mostly portraits and nudes. In the course of the 1980’s his work became more abstract and he started working with acrylic paint. He stayed in the United States for an extensive period where the many different landscapes became his primary inspiration. This painting was inspired by Lake Michigan and one of the many he made during his stay. Today the North-American landscapes form an important source of inspiration. Besides abstract landscapes Vanhorck is known for his paintings with symbols from old myths and ancient cultures. 

The studio of the artist can be visited during a visit to Musiom. You will never find him at work, as visitors are a distraction from the creational process, but everybody is welcome to have a look into the artist’s world. He has always been a very productive artist and his work can been found in many private and corporate collections.