Location: Ostend, Belgium
Artist: KMG
For: The Crystal Ship Oostende
Curated by: All About Things
Year: 2024
Photo credits: JULES CÉSURE
“3 walls created in Ostend within close proximity to each other, for the wonderful The Crystal Ship Oostende inspired by the relationships and actions we take when living together as a community within society, a response when I considered the work and attitudes of Ostend artist Ensor.”
KMG
“When we invited KMG to Ostend and told the Scottish artist about these three bare walls within the same quarter, it sparked immediately inspiration. Playing with Ensor’s expressionic ‘The Fight’ from 1925, we see here a contemporary reflection of the struggles a community inherently has – is it a fight or more of a hug? However looking alike, it is more Ensor’s attitude that inspired these three pieces as opposed to one specific artwork.”
The Crystal Ship Oostende
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
“Drumroll, please! The Crystal Ship 2024 wraps up after two weeks of painting, resulting in vivid new street artworks across the city of Ostend!
From impressive murals to subtle interventions, this year’s festival boasts an impressive lineup of international artists. Each piece tells a story inspired by James Ensor and invites you to explore the carnival that life can be.
The Crystal Ship Oostende is curated by All About Things and was this year co-curated by Carlo McCormick (US), renowned cultural critic, curator, authority on contemporary art and a lifelong enthusiast of James Ensor.”
For more info, visit the website
The Crystal Ship Oostende
USEFUL LINKS:
KMG in this blog | Website | Instagram | Facebook fan page
Categories: OperArt, Street art
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