06.03.25, Günther De Beuckelaer, Mummanoïds, Tied to time, but free in memory

Mummanoïds is a performance centered around artificial, humanoid entities. They resemble humans but lack a soul, a history, a consciousness. This work explores the boundaries between humanity and artificial construction, questioning what it truly means to be ‘present.’

These gender-neutral entities leave space for interpretation, inviting an intuitive approach. My personal story is subtly woven into every detail, surrounded by silences and open questions. The underlying theme touches on a deeper struggle: a body that does not always feel like home, an identity shifting between fixed categories. Mummanoïds embody this duality—present yet untouched, visible yet elusive.

The viewer is invited into a dialogue, not only with a body or an object but with an artwork that asks for recognition and understanding. The work acts as a mirror—not just of the human form but of the emotions and thoughts it evokes. This creates a moment where observation, emotion, and creation merge into a shared experience.

This performance highlights the complexity of identity, memory, connection, and alienation. Every detail becomes a story, captured in the interplay of light and shadow that fills the space. Mummanoïds is a dialogue between what is seen and what remains hidden, between the tangible and the unspoken, between a skin that both protects and confines.

• Günther De Beuckelaer

About Me: At 51, I made a drastic decision: I left my professional career behind and chose to study again at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent, specializing in Visual Arts. In a world shifting further to the right, I feel the urgency to raise my voice and spread a message of tolerance, inclusion, and diversity. For me, art is the ultimate language to visualize and share these emotions.

As a performer, I often use my own body as a medium of expression. My work balances between autobiography, artistic inspiration, and imagination. By integrating the fragility of my nakedness into my performances, I aim to bring inner processes to the surface and engage in a deeper dialogue with my audience.

Abstract Entities

Thomas Hitchcock's exhibition Abstract Entities serves as an open platform for temporary interventions by Belgian art students. Throughout the exhibition period, a multitude of interventions will unfold across various media, including performances, music, collective readings, talks, workshops, discussions, body practices, poetry, and screenings.