Kasper Bosmans

°1990, Lommel (BE) – lives and works in Brussels (BE)

Kasper Bosmans dives deeply into the rich cultural history of materials, objects, traditions and customs. The references in his work betray a broad spectrum of sources, from folkloristic stories and cultural practices to historic research on painterly techniques or botanical cross-breeding. He continuously expands on his interests, subjecting them to careful scrutiny.

Legends is a series in which this affluence of references is clearly visible. The title refers to both a story of the past, as well as a brief explanatory text. By combining a multitude of references and compiling the different elements from his field of study into a new visual narrative, Kasper Bosmans creates a highly poetic visual mythology opening up the possible meanings all individual elements might have.

Kasper Bosmans – Wolf Corridor, exhibtion view at De Pont, Tilburg in 2021

Kasper Bosmans – Dwarf Parade Dog (Lemon Nipples), 2016

Kasper Bosmans – Legend Decorations, exhibition view at Witte de With, Rotterdam in 2016

Kasper Bosmans – Legend- Color Reference (Utensil), 2016

Kasper Bosmans – Signature Quilt (Charlemagne) I, 2018

The work of Kasper Bosmans has been shown internationally, with solo exhibitions at S.M.A.K., Ghent; CIAP, Hasselt; Pakt, Amsterdam; Muzee, Oostende; Fondazione Pomodoro, Milan; De Hallen, Haarlem; and De Pont, Tilburg. An upcoming solo exhibition at Wiels, Brussels will open soon.

Group exhibitions include Spring Workshop, Hong Kong; Kunstmuseum Stavanger; Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; M HKA, Antwerp; Gak, Bremen; Contemporary Art Centre, Vilnius; and Beaufort 2015.

Kasper Bosmans is represented by the following gallery;
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Gladstone Gallery, New York / Brussels

You can also see more of his work on Kasper’s own website.