What I “feel” as Ephemeral Art is “memory”. Perhaps this is a good definition to explain how this type of art is understood… Everything is EPHEMERAL, even the universe itself, it seems… Paradoxically, human beings are primarily interested in ETERNITY, leaving their mark, being immortal… It has always been an obsession throughout time. Leaving a physical, intellectual legacy… Even using the most durable materials such as stone and bronze have been considered ‘the best’ for ensuring the longevity of an artist’s work. I would even say that, for many people, buying a work made of hard materials is proof of the value of this creation and of its artistic and market value. It’s a bit like a house: if it’s made of stone or brick, we feel it’s better than one made of wood… At the end of the day, we seek security for ourselves, for our investment…
I want to feel, understand, reflect and remember. As I said at the beginning, I believe that ephemeral art is “memory”. And memory is not tangible, but it does endure as long as there is intention.
Jean Baptiste Van den Heede
Below, you can see some examples of ephemeral art created in my workshop:
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