Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Artist Thomas Braem, called ‘Puncheur’, will make a mural about lambic beer at Boon Brewery in Lembeek. The city of Halle is giving €10,000 for the project.
Lambic beers will be featured in a new artwork that shows how they are made, from barley, wheat, and hops to the finished drink. Popular types of lambic, like faro, geuze, and kriek, come from the Zenne valley and Pajottenland. Their popularity has grown in the last 20 years, bringing many beer tourists. The Boon brewery in Lembeek will display this artwork, created by artist Thomas Braem, known as ‘Puncheur’ from Aalst. The mural will have an industrial look and will focus on the brewing process. Braem is also known for his portraits of the Red Devils and has painted famous cyclists like Remco Evenepoel.
What inspired Thomas Braem’s Mural for Halle’s €10,000 lambic beer project?
Thomas is an artist in Halle known for his unique approach to street art using halftone patterns. He edits photos on his computer, creates cardboard stencils, and then sprays paint to form images that look like they’re made of tiny dots. His largest work is a 12 by 9-meter portrait of writer Louis Paul Boon at the library in Aalst. He’s also planning a big mural in Lembeek that will be 5 meters high and 30 meters wide, hoping to complete it in December if the weather allows. Thomas, who comes from Pajottenland and lives in Aalst, has a deep knowledge of lambic beers.
In Halle, Thomas Puncher was selected from five candidates to create a mural design. The city of Halle will pay 10,000 euros for the mural, and the Boon Brewery in Lembeek will also contribute to the funding.
