I am Kurt Stockman, born in Ronse, Belgium in 1970, and I create photos and films. My artistic practice explores the dynamics of the contemporary landscape through abstraction. I believe that in this time of human-induced climate change, every perceivable landscape is partly formed by human activity, and thus, we humans have become the landscape.
My works establish a connection between the landscape’s reality and that which is imagined by its conceiver. Through my art, I seek to explore concrete questions that shape our relationship with the planet and other life forms on it. Drawing from the visual vocabulary of romanticism, naturalism, and symbolism, my pieces address diverse social, political, and ecological issues. My works incorporate both time and space, creating a fictional and experiential universe that gradually emerges.
I am a multidisciplinary artist who has been primarily focusing on photography since 2017. I studied cultural sciences at Ghent University, which provided me with a theoretical background that has been influential in my artistic practice.
After completing my studies, I began organizing art happenings with Starbot in Ghent. This experience sparked my interest in exploring my own artistic potential. Since then, I have delved into different forms of artistic expression, such as making music with Starbot Ensemble, Kapotski and No Echo no no. I’ve collaborated with Topo Copy, a riso print collective, on various projects. I have also worked as a DJ, VJ, and performance artist. My music has been released on various platforms, including vinyl, cassette, and online.
Currently, I live and work in Ghent, Belgium, and Dieulefit, France, where I continue to explore and push the boundaries of my artistic practice. My work can be seen in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Bolivia, the United States, Luxembourg,…
Exhibitions
2024 – “On the Nature of Landscapes” solo show – Le Pavillon M, Grignan , FR
2024 – “On the Nature of Landscapes” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit , FR
2024 – “Vitrines D’Amour” – Linkeroever, Ghent, BE
2023 – “aurum arts and design” – Asper, BE
2023 – “Gallery Ben Bennaouisse” – Ghent, BE
2023 – “AW2023” – Walk the Line, Ghent, BE
2023 – “Nous” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit , FR
2022 – popup w/ BACA – Waaistraat 4, Ghent, BE
2022 – “WIJ” solo show – Pastorie, Munte, BE
2022 – “Ben Bennaouisse, a Total Exhibition” w/ Ben Benaouisse, Philippe Tonnard, Ingrid van Rentergem, Werner Aerssens, Christel De Coninck, Aäron Willem, Soetkin Eloy, Jonas Nachtergaele, Nele Decorte, Filip Gheysen, Geert Carlu, Dolores Bouckaert, Kurt Stockman, Christian Verschelden, Sam Eggermont en Michael Vandorpe, Franse Vaart 28, Ghent, BE
2022 – “Le Village” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit , FR
2021 – “BRUGGE FOTO FESTIVAL” – Guido Gezellehuis, Brugge , BE
2021 – “Blue Romanticism” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit , FR
2021 – “JONG BLOED EXPO” Group Show, BE Factory, Ronse, BE
2021 – “ART GHENT” w/ Ben Benaouisse et al, S.M.A.K., Ghent, BE
2021 – “Blue Romanticism” – Linx+ Vitrine, Ghent, BE
2021 – “ART GHENT” w/ Ben Benaouisse et al, Brabantdam 64, Ghent, BE
2020 – “Picture Paralyse” w/ Jef Morlan, Maison Florida, Hasselt, BE
2020 – “La Course / En Attendant le Tour” with Alain Breyer, La Fabrique de l’Image, Meyse FR
2020 – “Looking For Caspar” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit, FR
2019 – “BAD, Belgian Art & Design” Selected by MJ – Floraliënhal, Ghent, BE
2019 – “On the Nature of Landscapes” – 7 Rue du Bourg, Dieulefit , FR
2018 – “NO PHOTO” w/ Sofie Vosk, Sophie Vanhomwegen & Bert Bossaert – Santo, Ghent, BE
2018 – “TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG” w/ Topo Copy, BOZAR, Brussels, BE
2017 – “Uitgerokken” Duo-show w/ Kristof Van Heeschvelde – BLANCO, Ghent, BE
2015 – “Compassion & Resistance” w/ Phillip van den Bossche • Andrea Govi • Auriea Harvey • Caroline Nevejan • Marleen Wynants • Hans De Witte • Hendrik Tratsaert • Heike Langsdorf • Dolores Bouckaert • Ief Spincemaille • Ine Van Baelen • Jolien Naeyaert • Lydia Chagoll • Mathilde Everaert • Matthijs De Bruijne • Eva Gheysen • Miguel Witzke Pereira • Aimee Zito Lema • Rebekka De Wit • Wouter Hillaert • Rebekah Wilson • Saddie Choua • Satinder Gill • Peter Aers • Barbara Raes – Vrijstaat O, Ostend, BE
2014 – “FVVK” – SECONDroom, Ghent, BE