Kortrijk Art Weekend

Luc Verbeke & Monica Villarroel
26 — 27 Oct 2024
Kortrijk Art Weekend

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.

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    Luc Verbeke's portrait

    Luc Verbeke

    An artist with a passion for creations in stone.

    Luc Verbeke combines craftsmanship with an artistic vision and explores the limits of sculpture with all kinds of techniques.

    Heavy materials such as marble and sandstone translate into light-looking sculptures and raise a complex network of existential questions.

    Luc constructs his works very precisely. His installations are designed to remain standing.

    For each artwork he makes in the Italian Bianco Carrara marble, Luc chooses the block of marble in the quarry and does the initial or entire carving and sculpting on site.

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    Monica Villarroel's portrait

    Monica Villarroel

    Living with colours

    Monica, a female artist from Chile, is a master of bright, bold, and vibrant colors. Her work is a celebration of life, bursting with energy and passion that reflects the richness of Chilean culture.

    Her paintings are like an explosion of colors, as if she's inviting you to join her on a journey through the kaleidoscope of life. Her palette is as diverse as the landscapes and people of her country - from the deep blues of the Pacific Ocean, to the fiery oranges of the Atacama desert, to the lush greens of the Andean forests.

    Each of Monica's paintings is a riot of colors, with bold brushstrokes and dynamic compositions that capture the essence of Chilean life. Her works range from stunning geometric artworks inspired by the Mexican architect Luis Barragán, paintings inspired by Alfons Mucha or she is able to capture even your pet, car or loved ones in lifelike on her canvas.

    Monica's paintings are an expression of her passion for life, her love of Chilean culture, and her commitment to using bright, bold, and beautiful colors to create works of art that uplift and inspire. With her paintbrush, she brings to life the spirit of Chile and shares it with the world in all its colorful glory.

    Hurry, because this could be your blank canvas :-)

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