@Christine Smeyers

Nele Brughmans lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium. Having grown up in a village surrounded by nature throughout her youth, she naturally incorporates the influence of this early environment into her work.

Travelling is the greatest inspiration for her paintings. Her journeys infuse her work with new perspectives and stories. The blend of influences from nature and urban life results in a unique artistic language that reflects her diverse experiences. Often, her subjects are neither obvious nor traditionally considered beautiful.

Throughout her paintings, you’ll recognise her characteristic thick and rough textures, applied with spontaneous energy. This technique differs from the smaller, highly detailed sections. The combination of these contrasting techniques conveys a personal experience.

Her work draws inspiration from renowned artists like Bram Bogart, whose textured surfaces have impacted her style, and the Belgian painter Nils Verkaeren, known for his impressive and touching landscapes. Additionally, she admires Kristof Santy for his exquisite portrayal of reality

2024: September: Groupshow “Whishlist 2” - Black Gallery - Antwerp

2024: Juli: Groupshow “White water” - Black Gallery - Mykonos, Greece

2024: June: Groupshow “Whishlist” - Black Gallery - Antwerp

2024: Solo exposition “Into Nature” - Vertigo Gallery - Antwerp

2023: Solo exposition - Yust - Antwerp

2021: Self curated solo exposition - Wijngaardstraat - Antwerp

2018 - 2021: Bachelor Graphic Design - AP - Antwerp

2014 - 2017: Bachelor Interior design - Thomas More Mechelen

2017: Design and sustainability - Linnaeus University Växjö - Sweden

2015: Design Project ‘Entrances’ - College of Art - Leeds UK

2006 - 2013: Visual arts - Maris Stella Institute - Malle