Monique Thomaes, born in 1942
A Belgian artist, she has been working in Berlin since 1988, after living in the Netherlands for 20 years. Following a fine arts education (sculpture and installation) in The Hague, Monique Thomaes studied education and pedagogy at the Academy of Visual Arts in Rotterdam.
Berlin has had a major influence on her work. That influence is reflected in a transition from sculpture to spatial installations.Through various further studies, research and experiments, Thomaes’ work has expanded into the fields of photographic, slide, light and video installations.
Meditative, slow, poetic works alternate with works in which image and sound are transformed into dynamic choreographies through the use and misuse of montage techniques.
In addition, the artist works with artificial light and reflections. Displays with poetic text used in public spaces are another focal point, as are video stills translated into monumental photo series.
© Monique Thomaes
photos (1) Clouds 006
(2) The sea 003
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