06.03.25, Wolfe De Roeck, Model of Matter - My, I present You

In Model of Matter, I explore the complex relationship between the body and body images, focusing on the principles of beauty and the mutability of our perceptions. The body often acts as a victim of the compelling norms and ideals that prevail within body culture, similar to the way the Art Nouveau movement used nature as inspiration to capture beauty in its most elegant and fluid forms. The relentless comparison with others, and the incessant competition that ensues, leads to a deeper form of alienation - both from ourselves and each other. When is our body no longer ourselves, but rather an object in the eyes of others? Historically, art has always served as a mirror of society, a detailed representation of what we wanted to see. This reflection creates a consciousness that forces us to view ourselves through the lens of the other. In this underlying struggle, I find it essential to dissect and re-examine existing images. My art is a communicative tool that offers opportunities to question and break down established norms surrounding bodies.

• Wolfe De Roeck

As a performer, Wolfe De Roeck’s art practice centers on the re-presentation of physicality, exploring the limits of body-ness and transforming it into a deeper, conceptual experience. Through the use of virtual technologies, rituals and traditional elements, she creates a unique fourth dimension within performance, in which action theater plays an important role. She considers space not merely as a backdrop, but as an organic extension of her body, shaped by structures and objects that are in direct connection with her presence. Her work is steeped in movement; it is a continuous search for the dynamics of locomotion. Wolfe strives to dissect values while building an innovative visual identity characterized by shifts and changes. For her, performance acts as a means to unframe and reframe the observable, challenging the viewer to experience reality from new perspectives. Her artistic practice is an invitation to reshape the intimate relationship between maker and beholder, creating a space for reflection and connection.

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.