Aqua Drift 2025 Aqua Drift is an expressive painting capturing the energy and dynamism of water and movement. The composition plays with a rich range of blueshades, flowing across the surface in waves that guide the viewer through a visual rhythm. The work tells a story from start to finish: beginning with a powerful explosion of colours […]
Christel explains her choice of Ostend for her upcoming exhibition, citing personal history and cultural resonance. She highlights the city’s vibrant celebration of James Ensor, whose legacy deeply inspires her artistic journey. The exhibition will feature a mix of her older works and newer creations, offering viewers a journey through her evolving artistic style and expressive use of color.
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“I emphasize spontaneous, gestural brushwork and bold use of colour to convey emotional intensity and raw energy. My work is non-figurative and non-representational, focusing on form, colour, texture, pattern, composition, and process. It invites viewers to engage on an emotional and intuitive level, exploring the dynamic interplay of elements to create visceral and expressive experiences.”
In my artistic practice, I delve into abstract expressionism and action painting, focusing on dynamic forms, vibrant colors, and expressive textures. My work aims to evoke deep emotional responses, inviting viewers into a world of spontaneous creativity. Drawing from a background in psychology and international business, I find inspiration in human emotion dynamics and the expressive potential of abstract art. Action painting allows me to channel raw emotions through gestural brushwork and bold use of color, energizing me creatively and engaging viewers on a personal level.
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What tool or art supply do you enjoy working with the most, and why? Christel’s approach to art is innovative and resourceful, finding beauty and utility in the most unexpected places. “Almost anything can become a tool when needed,” she explains. “But I have a particular fondness for cutlery. For the past few years, I’ve
Explore Christel’s artistic haven in Keerbergen, Belgium—a blend of a spacious attic studio and a lush garden sanctuary. Discover how she integrates nature into her creative process, making every season a source of inspiration.
Women artists played crucial roles in Abstract Expressionism, challenging gender biases and contributing groundbreaking work. Figures like Lee Krasner, Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, and Grace Hartigan brought unique perspectives and techniques to the movement.
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Abstract Expressionism and jazz music share a focus on improvisation, spontaneity, and emotional intensity. Artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning drew inspiration from jazz’s rhythmic energy and free-form structure, reflecting its influence in their dynamic, gestural techniques.
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Abstract Expressionism intersected with literature, particularly poetry. The Beat poets, like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, shared its ethos of spontaneity, emotional intensity, and rebellion. Both movements explored existential angst, freedom, and the subconscious, influencing each other’s work through collaborations and shared gatherings.
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Abstract Expressionism often delved into spiritual and mystical themes, aiming to convey experiences that transcended the physical world. Artists like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman sought to evoke the sublime and the infinite through their works. Rothko’s color fields and Newman’s “zips” aimed to provoke profound emotional and spiritual responses. Influenced by mysticism, existentialism, and Eastern philosophies, these artists depicted the ineffable aspects of human existence through abstract forms and colors.
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