Michaël van Craelingen (Rotterdam, NL) explores the essence of form, color, and material through paintings, sculptures, and installations. With a background in industrial design, his work reflects a minimalist approach, stripping iconic shapes down to their core to question perception, control, and vulnerability. His practice moves between precision and imperfection, inviting viewers to slow down and reconsider what they see.
Exhibitions and publications
2025
— Plaisier Avantgarde, Rotterdam, Netherlands (April 12–May 31)
— More Amore Por Favor, La Mini Galerie, La Rochelle, France (March 13–16)
— Zomer’s Bloemen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
— The Living Space Exhibition, Neck of the Woods, Netherlands (February 1–March 8)
— Open Day Lablofts, Neck of the Woods, Netherlands (January 25)
— Nyaman Gallery, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
2024
— Land Rover La Rochelle, France (December 5)
— Plaisier Avantgarde, Rotterdam, Netherlands
— Goodwood Art Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium
— Zoute Grand Prix Exhibition, Ann Art Gallery, Knokke, Belgium (from October 3)
— Nyaman Gallery, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
— La Mini Galerie, La Rochelle, France (New Works)
— The Purposeful Mayonnaise, Volume 3 Issue 5 — Cover feature (February-March)
— De Havenloods — Publication on works at Nyaman Gallery, Bali (September 11)
— De Havenloods — Publication on works at De Galerie Rotterdam (February 6)
2023
— De Galerie Rotterdam, Netherlands
— La Mini Galerie, La Rochelle, France
2022
— Art Talent Fair, MOHO Gallery, Arte Padova, Italy (Award Winner)
— Group Exhibition, Galleria Cael, Milan, Italy
— Group Exhibition, Boomer Gallery, London, UK
— The Purposeful Mayonnaise, Volume 2 Issue 3 — Publication
— Kaartje van Cultuur — Artworks featured on cultural postcards, Netherlands
2021
— Maison & Objet, Paris, France — Featured at matériO’ Innovation Booth
2016
— Wired Japan — Feature in special edition: FOOD: re-generative
— Technology Innovation Award, Frost & Sullivan, USA
2015
— Elsevier Weekblad — Article on biomimicry-based materials innovation
2014
— World Technology Award (Materials), USA — Winner
Patents
In his industrial design career Michaël obtained numerous patents:
2016 PATENT - polymer technology by biomimicry for implant
2013 PATENT - polymer technology by biomimicry
2012 PATENT - design patent consumer product 2
2012 PATENT - design patent consumer product 1
2011 PATENT - cable housing
2011 PATENT - industrial mechanism
2011 PATENT - cable management system
2011 PATENT - spooling mechanism
2010 PATENT - product design
2010 PATENT - consumer product design and mechanism
2009 PATENT - industrial airflow component
2005 PATENT - computer housing
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