He challenges the ephemeral nature of digital imagery, advocating for the enduring power of the handmade.
OPENING HOURS:
Thursday: 13/3 - 20/3 - 27/3 - 3/4 - 24/4: 17h - 20h
Saturday: 15/3 - 22/3 - 29/3 - 5/4 - 26/4: 14h - 18h
Sunday: 16/3 - 23/3 - 30/3 - 6/4 - 27/4: 13h - 17h
Van Parys' work explores the limits of transformation and deformation, reconfiguring paper and paint into layered compositions. His collages - born from fragments of old magazines and books - evolve from preliminary studies to autonomous works of art, where classical painting meets contemporary visual culture. Time and matter merge in his work, where cutting, rearranging and translating into paint forms a dynamic and poetic process.
His work serves as a poignant commentary on our digital age, urging a return to tangible experiences and genuine human connections. Van Parys's palette, often subdued, evokes a sense of nostalgia, bridging the past with the present. His compositions, rich in texture and depth, invite viewers to pause and reflect amidst the chaos of modernity.
He challenges the ephemeral nature of digital imagery, advocating for the enduring power of the handmade. His art is a testament to the beauty of imperfection, the allure of the unfinished, and the stories woven within each fragment. As technology beckons with its relentless pace, His work stands as a sanctuary, a reminder of the tactile world that awaits beyond the screen. Through his visionary lens, we are invited to rediscover the poetry in everyday moments and the art inherent in living authentically.
The show will feature a mix of paintings and collages, both new and older, to give the visitor a holistic view on the artist's universe.
