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When the Fog Comes Down by Chris Meulemans
Chris Meulemans’ When the Fog Comes Down, evokes a moment between control and surrender.

When the Fog Comes Down is a comprehensive exploration of the practice of Belgian artist Chris Meulemans, authored by Koen Leemans. The book delves into Meulemans’ career-long investigation into the human urge to manipulate and control our environment — a theme she navigates through a unique blend of figurative elements and abstract techniques. Her recent paintings center on botanical motifs, using plants and flowers as a vehicle to evoke the fragility of both nature and the structures of everyday life.

The publication highlights Meulemans’ characteristic use of grid patterns as a discrete reference to science and the human drive to categorize and study. Through a process of intuitive layering and “visual-poetic” construction, her works create an uncomfortable yet mesmerizing context that invites viewers to project their own narratives. Released in conjunction with her exhibition at CC De Werft (Exhibition space de Halle), this book situates Meulemans’ work within the contemporary art landscape, emphasizing her movement between various media — including painting, drawing, and collage.