ENCOUNTER
Solo Exhibition, KUBE | Uitstalling Art Gallery, 2024
26 Marcel Habetslaan, 3600 Genk, Belgium
23 August - 29 September 2024
This collection of Lionel Smit's paintings and bronze sculptures opens on the 23rd of August, 2024.
Encounter: Navigating Emotion and the Infinite
Encounter explores the intersection of human emotion and phenomena that transcend immediate comprehension. Through the juxtaposition of softly sprayed backgrounds with the classical medium of oil paint, a unique narrative emerges where the familiar meets the extraordinary.
Each piece serves as a gateway, drawing viewers into a realm where portraits blend into celestial voids, and reality meets the spectral. By integrating street art elements into classical portraiture, these artworks challenge traditional perspectives. A sense of the otherworldly permeates each piece, encouraging a conversation between the viewer and the cosmos, prompting reflections on our place in the universe and the unseen connections that bind us.
This exhibition invites a contemplation of the moment of encounter—both with the unknown and the artwork itself— as each image unfolds new depths of profound experiences.
Encounter runs from 23 August 2024 at Uitstalling’s KUBE Gallery. For more information about the exhibition, contact Danny Weckx at danny@uitstalling.com.
Uitstalling Art Gallery / KUBE Gallery
Uitstalling Art Gallery / KUBE Gallery deals in a distinctive combination of painting, drawing, and sculpture. The locations for Uitstalling are chosen carefully in the east of Belgium as well as in Poznan, Poland. They are in perfect spots to experience a combination of contemporary art with an intriguing environment. They also offer guests the possibility to experience an extended private collection, including work from Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, William Kentridge, Gilbert & George, Julian Opie, and Damien Hirst.
For inquiries at Uitstalling Art Gallery / KUBE Gallery:
Danny Weckx
danny@uitstalling.com
+32 (0) 475 32 28 26
26 Marcel Habetslaan, 3600 Genk
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 1-5 PM
Closed during installations