Jonas Vanderbeke Belgian, b. 1993

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Jonas Vanderbeke is on a continuous journey of experimentation within the realm of painting. Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of digital precision as part of the process, and human imperfection, Jonas's work unfolds as a dynamic interplay between digital collages and canvas. Jonas’s research is characterized by a sharp aestheticism that culminates in a celebration of the artificial, of a contrastful coherence, of painting that holds a mirror to itself. 

 

His paintings  emerge as a celebration of colour and form. Each piece is a testament to his commitment to capturing the essence of the narratives that inspire him. His paintings unleash a game, one that obscures and hides at the same time, makes old symbols unfamiliar or anew. Whether this is a 19th century novel by French writer Joris-karl Huysmans, or a pop song by Lana Del Rey. They lose their usual meaning and are disconnected. They no longer reference in the way they did before.

 

 

Over the years, Jonas Vanderbeke work has been selected for multiple group exhibitions. Recent group exhibitions include: "Input/output" at Poortersloge in Bruges and "Ideas of Something Vivid" curated by Matthias Vico Persson at Ti-Pi in Ghent in 2023. In 2022, "Primo D'allinzio" at BROEI in Ghent and "Venus’ Comets" during 8th Biennial of painting at Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens. As well as Zomersalon 2021 Buy Local, in Kunsthal, Ghent.

 

The most recent solo exhibitions include "Greetings from Jupiter" at Studio 23 in Ghent and "The red sun is high, the blue low" at BLANCO in Ghent.