WHAT IS "THE BRONZEN ARSÈNE"?​

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It's an annual art award for promising students at the Wetteren Academy of Fine Arts, presented during the graduation ceremony for the visual arts, animation, and film programs. Winners often receive a work by a renowned artist in recognition of their talent.

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NEELKE LELUBRE: WINNER 2025 FOR PAINTING

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The award for Visual Arts goes to Neelke Lelubre.

 

The jury was impressed by the quirky use of colour, which immediately draws the eye and sets the tone. The colours are bold but not gratuitous—they enhance the alienating, dreamy atmosphere.

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A nod to a world that once was. The scenes exude a slightly melancholic feel, but without being too heavy. The paintings resemble frozen moments from a larger narrative world, as if plucked straight from a film. They are a nod to a world that once was.

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There is a poppy quality, reminiscent of David Hockney, which makes the work fresh and contemporary, without falling into superficiality. The work transcends the anecdotal: it is about atmosphere, memory, and projection. By reflecting on what is painted and what is not, space remains for interpretation and desire.​​​​