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  1. Sophie Vanhomwegen’s imagery balances between the familiar and the peculiar, creating a subtle interplay between the pleasing and the disturbing, between the figurative and the abstract.

    Her work challenges predefined standards concerning both subject matter and artistic form. She extracts elements from their original context, cutting pieces from hyper-aesthetic images found in magazines, which she later assembles into analog compositions. She also reappropriates these images by painting on them, transitioning to digital art, and eventually returning to painting. The result is ambiguous, addressing dualities in both form and content.

    Vanhomwegen enjoys playing with the spectator’s gaze, drawing attention to the subjective nature of perception. Through a subtle yet incisive approach, her pursuit of balance captivates the senses, offering a sensual and feminine perspective on the human condition.

  2. Artist-run space

    Since 2021, Sophie Vanhomwegen has been running an artist-run space in Brussels. In addition to showcasing art, she hosts and organises together with other artists multidisciplinary art events and other activities that promote community engagement and artistic exploration. 

    The first art show at Espace Vanhomwegen took place from September to October 2021 and showcased Vanhomwegen's work and the work of French artist Lucas Rollin. They started to collaborate soon after they met in June 2021. This collaboration resulted in the further development of the artist-run space. From this day on, Espace Vanhomwegen curated more then 5 exhibitions and hosted numerous events presenting live acts, performances and trans-disciplinary art shows.

    Espace Vanhomwegen induces to bring artists from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds together. This can lead to new artistic collaborations. By providing opportunities for artists to connect and share their network, Espace Vanhomwegen develop a sustainable artistic ecosystem for the Belgian emerging art-scene.

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