2023    AARDKRUIPERS  


             photocollage in paper; in situ: metal, plants, ceramis

De Verffabriek, an exhibition space on the outskirts of Ghent, organized a monthly initiative in 2023 where artists were invited to create a piece of art to cover the 3x3-meter gate of the space, with the option to exhibit additional work inside the building.

The primary focus of Aardkruipers is the gate itself. The arrival of Spring is tied to the surrounding environment of the location. Its location next to the river inspired a photo collage that depicts a riverside scene filled with frogs jumping, mating, and even being ridden by naked human figures! This playful and absurd imagery highlights the fertile energy of Spring and the theme of reproduction. Inside of the place, a small, site specific installation was shown, building further on this theme and adding ceramic frogs.