**Vincent Hocquet**
(04/12/1971)

**Vincent Hocquet**
(12/04/1971)

Address: Groenestraat 53
            8691 Izenberge
Phone number: +32 485 63 66 30
Email: info@thefisherking.net
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincenthocquet
Websites/Portfolio:
https://www.thefisherkingstore.com
https://www.thefisherking.net

#Profile

I am Vincent Hocquet, an experienced tattoo artist and visual artist with a passion for creating large and bold dotwork tattoos, as well as producing digital artwork and optical illusions.

I am the founder of Beautiful Freak Tattoo and The Fisher King, with over 25 years of experience.
In addition to tattooing both domestically and internationally (Japan, U.S.A., Argentina, Australia,…), I spent 9 years as curator of the 't Krekelhof museum in Koksijde. I organized numerous events and concerts, worked on temporary tattoos for films, and created merchandise for various bands and brands.
Moreover, I have developed my own line of merchandise, including slipmats with zoetrope animations for turntables.

#Work Experience

Founder and Artist
The Fisher King (formerly Beautiful Freak Tattoo & Mixed Arts)
1996 - present

• Specializing in large dotwork tattoos, patterns, sacred geometry, op-art, and decorative designs.
• Created tattoos for films such as Ex Drummer, Tango Libre, and various short films.
• Gained international recognition in the tattoo and art world as a pioneer of the dotwork tattoo style.

Founder and Artist
The Fisher King-Hooked on Vinyl
2019 - present

• Freelance designer of digital artwork and optical illusions.
• Designed merchandise, picture discs, and slipmats for artists/bands and record labels.
• Developed a personal line of zoetropic slipmats for turntables and an online shop.

Curator
't Krekelhof Museum
2015 - 2024

• Managed the museum's operations.
• Organized “The Museum Sessions” (monthly concerts), exhibitions (quarterly), and annual murder mysteries.

#Projects and Collaborations

Glowtronics (New York): Designed UV-activated psychedelic artwork for canopies and tapestries, as well as zoetropic slipmats. (2019 - present)
Guns N' Roses: Created a zoetropic slipmat for the “Use Your Illusion luxury 30th anniversary boxset.” (2022)
House of Marley: Designed a zoetropic slipmat for the "Stir It Up Lux" wireless turntable. (2023)
Oblivion: Designed a zoetropic slipmat as merchandise for the record label. (2023)
Jack White-Third Man Records: Designed a Tribute slipmat boxset for Lazaretto. (2020)
Belgian Artists: Collaborations with Jef Neve, Berlaen, Slow Pilot, Steven de Bruyn, and Shtevil for custom merchandise and slipmats. (2018 - present)
Shtevil: Stop-motion music video for the track Stink. (2022)

#Skills

• Tattooing (dotwork, patterns, sacred geometry, op-art)
• Creative design
• Digital artwork (specializing in optical illusions)
• Project management
• Product development (turntable slipmats, prints, canopies, tapestries)
• Zoetrope picture disc design (vinyl records)
• Concert and exhibition organization
• Creative and out-of-the-box thinking

#Languages

• Dutch (native)
• French (second native language)
• English (fluent)

#Volunteer Work and Hobbies

• Organizing exhibitions and house concerts
• Designing digital art and various optical illusions (zoetropes, stereoscopic images, stereograms, anaglyphs, etc.)
• General creativity in various forms
• Cooking: Originally trained as a chef and restaurant owner, a passion I occasionally revisit

#How Can I Help You?

I’m open to freelance projects as well as part-time positions.
While my specialty lies in designing merchandise, zoetrope picture discs, and slipmats, I’m always open to new, creative, out-of-the-box challenges.

If you're interested in custom work or need a quote for a specific project, feel free to reach out.

#Visual References: