Hans Demeulenaere ‘h/ up’ Books on the one hand

on the one hand

At the end of the exhibition

with her images the artist only ‘forces’ our way of viewing to twist and turn back on itself

quite simply

living matter

Hans Demeulenaere ‘h/ up’ Books on the one handI think it may be no coincidence that Hans Demeulenaere (b. 1974) grew up in Ostend. The modesty of fishermen. And also the stubbornness. Doubting now and then but nevertheless that push further without delay attitude. That direct thinking. That assertiveness. Nothing too complicated. Work invented with the hard headedness of seafarers. Simple forms made in a simple way. Self built. Diligently continue to do so. And Hans the Ostend Bruges man that