Agreement refers to an alliance between artists, not as a written contract, but rather as a shared understanding. The title was initially tied to a series of works by Anne Van Boxelaere and served as the impetus for inviting other artists. Agreement is undeniably a complex term, reflecting the layered nature of the concept itself. Within the realm of visual art, it provokes questions about how ideas and perspectives meet, intersect, or even clash. It encompasses not only the final consensus but also the process leading to it-a search for balance between divergent views, a subtle interplay of give and take. Particularly in Belgium, where compromise is considered almost a cultural heritage, the word carries a charged significance.
Like agreement in a conversation or debate, writing about visual art demands nuance and sensitivity. It involves exploring what a work is, what it means, and what it could become. It circles the unsayable, uncovers forgotten or unintended layers, and finds words for what may resist being captured in language. The process is inherently polyphonic—the more eyes, the richer and more complex the result.
The exhibition Agreement delves into the dynamic interplay between artist and viewer, image and interpretation, and the myriad voices that shape a larger narrative. It is an exploration of the tensions and beauty that emerge in the pursuit of connection—not by simplifying, but by embracing complexity.
The exhibition unites a diverse group of artists who each, in their unique way, explore the layered relationship between image and interpretation. The participating artists—Johan De Wilde,Vincent Geyskens, Olivier Goethals, Amélie Scotta, Kato Six, Anne Van Boxelaere and Philine Vanrafelghem—invite viewers into a space where tension and coherence converge.
Together, these artists create a kaleidoscopic vision of what Agreement can signify. Here, agreement is not a fixed conclusion but an ongoing process—a dynamic interplay of perspectives that challenge, strengthen, and enrich one another. The exhibition suggests that, in the pursuit of connection, the greatest strength lies in embracing what remains elusive.
Painted metal, rammed earth, concrete, 173,5 x 16 x 16cm; 167 x 16 x 16cm
Photography Lynn Van Oijstaeijen