Entanglement

'Entanglement' is a collaborative exhibition between artists Dominique de Bellefroid and Marguerite van Boetzelaer.

In the complex and fascinating universe of quantum physics, entanglement illustrates how separate elements can be deeply connected in mysterious ways. This scientific concept invites us to reconsider how seemingly distinct aspects of our reality can intertwine in surprising and manifest ways. Entanglement also suggests there is a connection, with its antithesis of unraveling and of separation. Life and death, and that which is left behind.

It is in this spirit that the work of Dominique de Bellefroid, a contemporary artist, resonates with particular strength. Her artistic expression seems to capture the very essence of this entanglement, where life and art meet in a web of emotions, forms, and meanings. Her art offers a deep reflection on the nature of relationships and human experiences, highlighting how the disparate aspects of life interpenetrate and complement each other. Bellefroid's works evoke how the fragments of life "come together and transform" to give birth to something vibrant and new. "Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed." The key moments of existence, memories, interactions, and cultural influences intertwine to form not only our personal identity but also a collective one, rich and nuanced in nature. Through her art, she invites us to recognise and appreciate the complexity of the subtle bonds that shape us, as well as the fundamental drive that underlies it all. By merging art and science, Bellefroid reminds us that, just like in quantum physics, our reality is a complex web of infinite interconnections. In this world of entanglement, Dominique de Bellefroid's art offers us a unique perspective on the invisible bonds that weave the fabric of our existence.

Entanglement, with its antithesis separation, is a topic that also features in Marguerite’s work. Polarities are shown in this current show, illustrating a process of life and death, the connection between the manifested,
that what we can see in form, and the unmanifested, that which we can sense potentially, but do not see. She has set out to create an installation of works, to create a 3D sensorial experience to engage the viewer into a story of entanglement with a chair - like form at the heart of it. The solid form, the manifested, is depicting a sense of brittle - boned life resonating somewhat with van Gogh’s chair, which tells his story, depicting something personal, something that has been left behind. Hand casts manipulating strings are the catalyst and main component to this particular installation of hers. The incorporated ethereal elements ascend into the unmanifested, as if being surrounded by an extrapolation of aerial views that makes any grounding of coherence difficult to imagine. Her work is delicate and unleashed where no surface is ignored.

A PV will take place on 06 February from 6 pm. For all inquiries, please contact Fabrice Orengo de Lamazière at fabriceodl@fabriceodl.com.

The first two images are by Dominique de Bellefroid, followed by two images by Marguerite van Boetzelaer.