Michiel Deneckere, a master's student at the Luca School of Arts in Ghent, is deeply influenced by artists like Léon Spilliaert and Giorgio de Chirico, whose stylised, alienating depictions of cities resonate in his work. His paintings, inspired by literature, cinema, and the Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro (clair-obscure), focus on themes of alienation, the surreal atmosphere of urban life, and the interplay of light and darkness. Deneckere's works depict an imagined, cinematic version of Ghent, where architecture and atmosphere overshadow narrative, capturing the tension between the dream of perfection and the harsh reality beneath.

You can find the preview below and more information about the artist here.

For more information please contact doris@soongallery.be

And of course you are most welcome during the open weekends to discover Michiel Deneckere's new series, or by appointment.

MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD by Michiel Deneckere
OPENING WEEKEND
28 - 29 September 2024 | 14h - 18h

FINISSAGE WEEKEND
09 - 10 November 2024 | 14h-18h
or by appointment.