This abstract painting features a dreamlike, underwater scene with muted, earthy tones. The composition is dominated by swirling, fluid shapes in deep blues and greens, evoking a sense of movement and fluidity. The use of soft, blurred edges creates a hazy, atmospheric effect, while the inclusion of organic, plant-like forms adds a sense of natural elements. The overall style and technique suggest a meditative, introspective approach, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the mysterious and evocative underwater world depicted. The artist's intention may be to explore themes of the subconscious, the natural environment, or the human connection to the aquatic realm. ...
Helmut Stallaerts works across various mediums, including painting, film, installation, photographs, and is known for oppressive and unsettling nature. He is particularly noted for his paintings that depict uncanny scenes and sometimes using unconventional materials as supports. Man is the focal point of Stallaerts' extensive and complex body of work, his subjects often present the portraits in an awkward, theatrical manner, as if participating in an undefined ritual. The atmosphere created is eerie and dark, with sterile and cold environments that lack recognizable or familiar details. Time in his work is not depicted linearly, and the space in his paintings often appears as an enigmatic void. Stallaert captures moments, highlights what has always been there, and invites viewers to contemplate the mysteries of existence through his enigmatic, yet open-ended works. ...
Parliament Gallery, founded in 2020, resembles a desire to rethink the function of the art gallery by formulating new proposals of audience interaction with the artwork and visibility to a new generation of french and international artists. Parliament wishes to build through a program that is dedicated to the circulation of ideas and collective reflection. The exhibition program will be interspersed with punctual “Interludes”, archive exhibitions and retrospectives, aiming to put into perspective the transdisciplinary character of creation. ...
