Uppers And Downers

The exhibition "Uppers and Downers" by Peter De Meyer at Dauwens & Beernaert Gallery, Brussels, explores contrasts and the viewer's interpretation of meaning. The title references opposing substances, highlighting a recurring theme of duality within the show. De Meyer's practice involves subtle transformations of familiar objects, questioning established meanings and disrupting expectations. He uses the quiet presence of these objects to imbue them with reflection and poetry, revealing them as they might also be.

De Meyer's work balances seriousness and humor, instant reaction and contemplation, favoring nuance over certainty. He challenges conventional boundaries of meaning for everyday objects and artworks, allowing them to exist as objects while simultaneously revealing an inherent mystery. The exhibition encourages a more attentive way of looking at reality and oneself.