Carton Blanc

The exhibition "Carton Blanc" at Esther Verhaeghe, Brussels, features works by Clément Jacques-Vossen. The artist, born in 1996, is described as a painter, draughtsman, prop-king, and performer who explores alter egos navigating the space between dream and reality.

Jacques-Vossen's practice connects to his involvement with social clubs, such as the Schaarbeek Guild of Saint Sebastian, aligning with the historical role of the city painter. His paintings, drawings, sculptures, and performances are characterized by a vibrant use of light and color, incorporating symbols and a distinctive heraldry. The works are described as being woven like a tartan, with deliberate omissions and surprising painterly interventions that allow form and content to emerge and intentionally mislead the viewer.