Wine Tesseur
I am a Belgian-based emerging artist who transitioned from a decade-long academic career to explore the power of painting. After completing my PhD in the UK in 2015, I immersed myself in a whirlwind of jobs and job applications across Europe, ultimately leading to burnout. It was during this challenging period that I rediscovered my passion for art, allowing me to reconnect with my sense of self. Currently, I balance part-time work in marketing with my artistic practice and am a second-year student at the RHoK Academy in Brussels, where I continue to develop my artistic voice, style and skills.
Artistic practice
In my work, I challenge the traditional notions of what constitutes ‘worthy’ subjects in art. I focus on scenes that are all too easily dismissed as ‘cute’ or ‘pretty’, yet encapsulate profound feelings of happiness, nostalgia, and connection. Bold colours are central to my artistic expression: I often draw from 80s and 90s-inspired palettes, incorporating neon hues and graffiti spray paint to evoke joy and a sense of nostalgia.
My paintings capture the beauty of seemingly mundane moments, grounding us in life’s richness amidst the chaos and turmoil of modern times. In this simplicity, I find both a personal refuge and a quiet rebellion against the overemphasis on prestige, ambition, and self-importance that permeates not only the art world but also my own past in academia.
As I navigate my artistic journey, still at its beginning, I experiment with techniques and narratives, capturing the essence of mood and personality through portraiture while embracing the lessons learned from my past.
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Exhibition RHoK Academy, January 2024
Artist retreat Spain, 2023
Exhibition RHoK Academy, June 2024
Painting Spring, 2024