In the Crossfire: Brutal Harmony and the Fragility of Hope

The exhibition "In the Crossfire: Brutal Harmony and the Fragility of Hope" at Maruani Mercier Brussels features new sculptures, paintings, and works on paper by Arne Quinze. The exhibition explores the relationship between natural and urban landscapes, and the potential for biodiversity within human-dominated environments. Quinze's work is inspired by nature's resilience and diversity, challenging the uniformity of urban spaces and advocating for a reconnection with the natural world.

The works presented are created through a process of kneading, fracturing, bending, and reconstructing materials such as Murano glass, clay, ceramics, aluminium, and bronze. These materials, along with oil on canvas and painted aluminium, are used to express the artist's belief in multiplicity and the harmonious coexistence of contrasting forces like brutality and fragility. Quinze positions his art as a means to reintroduce elements of chaos, tenderness, and generosity into urban and mental landscapes.