Nel Maertens

Belgian visual artist and designer Nel Maertens (b. 1996) is known for her vibrant, high-energy expression. Originally from Antwerp, Maertens graduated with a Master’s degree in fashion from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in 2019, after which she developed her own multidisciplinary artistic practice. Her work moves fluidly between visual art, costume design, and performance, combining bold colours and dynamic shapes into inviting compositions that reflect both the rhythms of nature and shared personal experiences.