On the occasion of Kortrijk Art Weekend, Atelier Verbeke presents “Over the Ocean”.
The exhibition “Over the Ocean” brings together two worlds, where the power of nature and culture merge through art. We witness a unique dialogue between the monumental sculptures of Luc Verbeke, who travels between Kortrijk and Carrara, Italy, and the vibrant paintings of Monica Villarroel Celsi, who brings inspiration from her homeland, Chile, to Kortrijk. What connects these two artists is the ocean—not just as a physical distance, but as a symbolic space where their creative visions converge.
While Verbeke’s sculptures reflect the strength and solidity of the earth, Villarroel Celsi’s paintings bring to life the fluidity and emotion of nature. In this unique dialogue between two continents, cultures, and art forms, the artists invite you to embark on a journey where the ocean dissolves within your imagination.