It is has to be proved that painting has always been an important part of plastic arts or arts in general, Joël De Rore's work incorporates this proof in a very convincing way. What's more, his way of painting is not only a sort of surprise wrapped up in an initially dark an threatening language, it is also the consequence of a fundamental experience of everyday life in all its emotions.

Intro Hugo Brutin from 'Joël De Rore'