Roger Raveel in concrete

A constant in Roger Raveel's work is the use of mirrors in his paintings and assemblages.  So is the image of the typical concrete walls in gardens throughout Belgium.  Third : silhouettes of people.

Roger Raveel - Man op rugzijde (Man from the back) - 1952 - detail

Behind the museum dedicated to Roger Raveel's work is an installation where the three are united.

Roger Raveel - Nocturne - 1953



Roger Raveel Museum

Gildestraat 2-8

Machelen-Zulte (near Ghent) - Belgium

 

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View through part on an installation towards 'Vader voor het vensterschilderij' (Father in front of the window painting)

Illusiegroep

work in 3 parts with optical effects created by mirrors (the legs of the painted figure in the back are mine...)

quite inspiring

legs in the mirror are a temporarily part of the installation and will change every time another spectator literally steps into the picture

Roger Raveel Museum

Gildestraat 2-8

B-9870 Machelen-Zulte, Belgium (near Ghent)

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a stroll through Ghent

Magnificent gate! in a tiny silent street with small old houses.

discrete street art

exceptional gable with colourful ceramics (I think)

and its older counterpart

The streetlights on Sint Veerleplein are connected to the maternity hospitals in the city of Ghent.

Every time the light slowly flashes

a child is born.

none was born while we were looking...

While trying to capture a monochrome picture, a passing yellow balloon decided it wasn't a good idea.

a hint of Magritte...

windows come in all shapes and sizes.

and a bit of romantic nostalgia.

work by a hungry streetartist?

a few fleamarket impressions...

I love how different objects create unexpected scenes...

a thirsty statue...

a match made in heaven...

spooky caramels next to the royal family...

my husband remembers this kind of cheese box...

and I remember we had similar eggcups when I was a child... still have some of them

a bookseller shows the versatility of books...

the cutest wooden angels in a van...

and a dog whith a strange companion.



abstract & homemade

The announcement of a homemade bazaar in the space of Croxhapox caught my attention.  The focus was on artists who strive uniqueness in creating "slow made" items.

I must admit I was somehow disappointed in the small scale of the event, but I'm glad I saw the following. 

I was attracted to the work of one artist and one designer.

Katleen Deleu had a wall covered in her small studies for future larger works.  I simply loved the delicate collages of notebook papers.  It reminds me of shadow play , the patterns of shadows always capture my attention.

So we left the homemade bazaar leaving a blank spot on the wall.

More abstract patterns appeared...

Stunning handbags... look at these gorgeous feet!

Exquisite leather...

Great colours...

Every item is unique and finished to perfection. A model will never be produced in the same colour twice.  The weaving in the lower bag are very narrow strips of leather woven with metal. 

Designer Maaike Lefebvre with her brand Je s'Oui! (site in Dutch)

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artshopping

A weekend in Ghent to enjoy music, art and food.  A voucher for a night in a hotel with Champagne and chocolates, all paid for... who says no to that!

On the net I find information about a special kind of art tour in the city centre... so off we go.

For a whole month, artists are exhibiting works in shops, restaurants and bars. 

Lucky we... we're hungry and our first stop is one of the participating restaurants.  Seems to be an excellent choice.  Very nice lunch with tasty wines, reasonable price, we recommend it.

Photography by Richard Brocken on the walls at Vintage wine bar.

more Richard Brocken photography in the shop next door, Black Balloon.

Sculptures by Koen Cox at A Ce Soir

Hat designer Els Robberechts ...

and partner Aravinda Rodenburg - the youngest and in a few years probably the only taylor in Belgium - have their shop and atelier here.

Koen Cox - Dickman Protest

Elvir Bucalo

Elvir Bucalo at Belartisan, delightful shop with fine Belgian specialities from local producers.

Koerie at Photo Alltech Gent

Through the window a glimpse of UCON at Lesaffre

Peter Seminck at Le Petit Coeur

Photographer Joke van den Heuvel (with reflection of chandelier) at Nathalie Engels

Jan Leenders at Dope shoes & clothing

Tania Verhasselt - De Tuinkamer, flowershop

Claude Dendauw at Eric van Meenen, frames

Painter Rein-Art (Arne Reynaert) - Workout

Rein-Art

Rein-Art at a.puur.a

Nancy Aillery - Fidjo, hairdresser

Lucy Elliott - Het Lepelblad

Helga Renders - M.A.R.T.H.A.

I do recognize the ceramic sculptures from Georges De Buysere on the top shelf... i've seen similar ones HERE.  At Axeswar Design.

At night, coming back from a concert we spot...

Ine Lammers through the window of Think Twice

This was fun, a nice way to discover some very nice shops with unique items.  We haven't seen all of it, we missed a few...

Kunst in & rond Onderbergen, Ghent

until 31.07.2011

more works and info on the artists : http://www.artefacto.be/