About
I love creating settings and scenes in which figures and objects take different positions and shapes. They are subjected to a relentless search for balance. Often within themselves, but also in relation with others and their surroundings.
They do not seem to be subjected to the forces of nature. These motives often float away or take off. Other times they are exposed to a very strong and present gravity. They then fall down and seek support from each other, lean against each other to ultimately result in a stilled version of a memory, an alternative reality or a reflection.
I take inspiration from dance, science, nature, everyday dreams, my small obsessions of the moment.
During my creative process, ink, paint and markers on paper and canvas take center stage. These materials engage in a dance, a tactile exploration that combines intention with spontaneity. Every stroke and decision contributes to a dynamic dialogue.
In general, I work as much as possible straight from my memory, since I want it to be my main advisery. I make prelimenary sketches and try not to look too much to added images.
That way I am getting as close as possible to a stilled version of an initial impression.
Timeline
2023 /
Group expo ‘Lijf en leden’ – ‘Life and limb’, Galerie Morbee, Knokke-Heist
2022 /
Group expo, ‘Titre: Sans Titre’ | Caroline Van den Eynden & Friends, DMW Gallery, Antwerp
Art Fair The Solo Project, Brussels
2021 /
Solo show, “Lean and Agile”, Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
2020 /
Solo show, “Of Course I Still Love You”, Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
2019 /
Group expo, ‘Meeting POINT Antwerp’, Antwerp
Solo show, “My eyes got diverted again”, Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
New Year’s drink and group show, Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
2018 /
“The Human Condition”, Duo-expo with Tom Poelmans, Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
“The Spring Art Salon”, Accessible Art Fair, Brussels
2017 /
Group expo, “You don’t need an app to experience the real thing”,
Kusseneers gallery, Brussels
Group expo, Kunst/Werk #4, Galerie Schoots + Van Duyse, Antwerp
2015 /
Solo expo, “Provoking the unreal”, SMK31, Antwerp
Group expo, Nema Tog Podruma 5: Gramme Vrijdag, F44(sic), Borgerhout
Solo expo, “Oh Dear”, SMK31, Antwerpen
Group expo, Bamaan, maanis, chamaan, komaan, factor 44, Borgerhout
Group expo, A belgian politician, marion de canniere art space, Antwerp
Solo expo, “The walk of giants”, SMK31, Antwerp
2014 /
Group expo, Nema Tog Podruma 4: Papa Bingo, F44(sic), Borgerhout
Group expo, Magma crowded, St-Michielskaai 31, Antwerp
Group expo, Nema Tog Podruma 3: F44(sic)
2013 /
Group expo, Time To Pretend, Leuven
Group expo, Magma 5, St-Michielskaai 31, Antwerp
Group expo, Magma 4, St-Michielskaai 31, Antwerp
2012 /
Group expo, Magma 3, Antwerp
Group expo, Magma 2, Antwerp
2011 /
Group expo, Magma 1, Antwerp
2009 /
Price, Prijs voor Schilderkunst Burgemeester Camille Huysmans, Antwerp (selected)
2008 /
Price, Gaverprijs, CC De schakel,Waregem (selected)
Group expo, Expo Cartoon’s
Solo expo, 1Expo, Campus Drie Eiken
2007 /
Award, Horlait-Dapsens Foundations (laureaat)
Graduated in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Master degree Arts, Painting (Class Fred Bervoets)
1981 /
I am born in Borgerhout, Antwerp