Family Stories
Cristóbal Ascencio , Sanne de Wilde , Deanna Dikeman , Daesung Lee , Alma Haser , Francesca Hummler , Danilo Zocatelli Cesco
The exhibition "Family Stories" at Hangar Gallery, Brussels, presents seven photographic projects that explore the artists' personal family narratives. Moving beyond documentary, these staged and conceptual works delve into intimate spheres, addressing universal themes such as motherhood, familial bonds, grief, and reconciliation. Photography serves as a medium for healing, uncovering hidden histories, and revealing emotional connections, sometimes acting as a therapeutic tool to reconnect with the past or process loss.
The featured artists include Cristóbal Ascencio, Sanne de Wilde, Deanna Dikeman, Daesung Lee, Alma Haser, Francesca Hummler, and Danilo Zocatelli Cesco. Their works navigate complex relationships, cultural identities, and the passage of time. Through manipulated images, staged scenes, and personal archives, the artists confront memory, absence, and the evolution of family dynamics, transforming personal experiences into narratives that resonate universally.