9 X 9.5 Born in Belgium to a family of artists, Hilde DeBruyne possesses the innate ability to transform clay and metal into organic, timeless works of art. The daughter of sculptor Paul DeBruyne, her childhood home was a museum of artifacts spanning the globe from African masks to remnants of Gothic cathedrals. And so developed a love for meaningful and beautiful things. She studied Art History and Archeology at the University of Ghent. It became her passion. Her rather abstract organic work reflects nature and the authenticity of the cycle of life. Her artwork has been in public and private collections and international exhibits. Hilde lives with her family in Iowa, USA.