As a
self-taught man, Leo Nelen attains a famous career as autodidact,
as such that his Art is even popular in foreign countries.
His statues in bronze and stone are figurative and magic realistic.
For instance, Leo Nelen makes the statue of
Henry Luyten
on the Hendrik Luyten square in the quarter
'Kaart' in Brasschaat and the statue of Alphonse della Faille de
Leverghem on the square 'Zegeplein' in the quarter 'Maria-Ter-Heide'
in Brasschaat.
Once in a while he advices and accompanies young artists.
Expositions take place in- and outside Belgium. A lot of his works
are purchased by private collectors.