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.
The work of Kasper Bosmans has been shown internationally, among others at S.M.A.K., Ghent; CIAP, Hasselt; Pakt, Amsterdam; Muzee, Oostende; Wiels, Brussels, Spring Workshop, Hong Kong; Kunstmuseum Stavanger; and Beaufort 2015.
Upcoming solo exhibitions include S.M.A.K., Ghent; Witte de With, Rotterdam; and De Hallen, Haarlem.
Kasper Bosmans is represented by the following gallery;
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Marc Foxx Gallery, Los Angeles.
You can also see more of his work on Kasper's own website.
from the journal
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Kasper Bosmans: The Words and Days - at De Hallen, Haarlem
In the exhibition The Words and Days, Bosmans examines various traditions and stories from classical Egyptian and European mythology, in a series of ...
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Kasper Bosmans: Decorations at Witte de With, Rotterdam
An intuitive researcher and playful gatherer of art historical references and folkloric anecdotes, Kasper Bosmans reimagines past Witte de With projects through a series of new works, including ...
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Kasper Bosmans: Specimen Days at S.M.A.K., Ghent
In his artistic practice, Kasper Bosmans explores science, design, folklore, local and general history, and art. In most cases he focuses intuitively on specific, sometimes fragile, sometimes playful facts and stories that ...
