Location: Ostend, Belgium
Artist: Case Maclaim (Germany)
For: The Crystal Ship Oostende
Curated by: All About Things
Address: Ensorinstituut
Year: 2024
Photo credits: JULES CÉSURE
ABOUT THE MURAL:
“Traditional masks adorn the background, reminiscent of cultural motifs yet reimagined with modern sensibilities. And at the heart of it all is Case’s version of Ensor’s self-portrait, rendered in photorealistic detail and topped with his signature ‘carnival is canceled’ face paint.
“However dark Ensor’s themes, his pictures are full of pearlescent colour and light. This nougat palette gives the paintings a visionary intensity.“”
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:
Case Maclaim in this blog | Instagram | Facebook fan page
Categories: OperArt, Street art
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