Kristof Santy is a Belgian painter whose enigmatic work ranges from still lifes to kaleidoscopic compositions. Rendered in bright and vivid palettes, his works possess a joyous and playful quality. The intricate compositions, characterized by their color-blocked flat planes, captivate the viewer and encourage them to embark on an entrancing journey into a stylized world.

This 1000 piece, 25" (63.5 cm) square puzzle, titled Fourchette (Fork) was inspired by the food illustrations depicted in Ons Kookboek, a vintage Flemish cookbook beloved by Kristof's mother and part of many Belgian kitchens. In this painting, the meal is laid out in a stylized, symmetrical arrangement which is typical of the food styling from that era, and adds a strong graphic sensibility to the work.

The difficulty level of this puzzle is low-medium. The large variety of colours and easily distinguishable components makes for a thoroughly enjoyable puzzle to assemble. *Note that there is a section of off-white pieces that is more challenging than the rest of the puzzle, however our varying piece shapes will help in that area.

To learn more about Kristof and his work, you can read our article and interview here.

pieces : 1000
size : 25" x 25" (63.5 x 63.5 cm) square
difficulty : 2.5 / 5