Retrospective-Introspection. During a one-year period, the artist creates a room in the basement of the gallery in which he will show a selection of old and new works. The project is conceived as a shifting solo exhibition, an opportunity to reflect on past productions while proposing and experimenting with new ideas.
Retrospective-Introspection
Erna Hecey Gallery is pleased to present a special yearlong project by
Belgian artist Jef Geys.
During a one-year period, Jef Geys will create a room in the basement of
the gallery in which he will show a selection of old and new works. A
"Retrospective-Introspection," in the words of the artist, Geys' "chambre"
is conceived as a shifting solo exhibition, an opportunity to reflect on
past productions while proposing and experimenting with new ideas.
The room is approximately 3 x 4 meters with a door-sized opening, at the
back of the space. Around every two months Geys will present a different
arrangement of works.
Jef Geys is one of Belgium's most esteemed artists. Since he appeared on
the art scene at the beginning of the 1960s, Geys has conceived his entire
oeuvre as an evolving project that combines a conceptual attitude,
educational activity and formal experimentation. His work deals with themes
related to social, political and economic fields, and is marked by its
critical intelligence. He has exhibited in many important institutions
around the world, including the IAC Villeurbanne (2007); Pori Art Museum,
Pori, Finland (2005); Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven (2004); Documenta 11,
Kassel (2002); Le Collège-Frac Champagne-Ardenne (1995); Palais des
Beaux-Arts, Brussels (1992); and São Paulo Biennial (1991).
He recently participated in the "Deep Comedy" show at Marfa, Texas
(2007), curated by Dan Graham with Sylvia Chivaratanond
Opening Thursday 26 October 2007 4 - 8pm
Galerie Erna Hecey
rue Des Fabriques 1c - Brussels
Tuesday to Saturday from 2 to 7 pm and by appointment
Free admission