Charline Tyberghein, a notable Belgian artist, graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp in 2018. That same year, she received the prestigious KoMASK Masters Salon Painting Award, an international prize recognizing the best master’s student in the arts.
This award swiftly launched her into the public eye, establishing her popularity within the Antwerp art scene and beyond. Tyberghein’s work has since been exhibited in several prominent institutions, including Kunsthalle Bielefeld in Germany, M HKA Antwerp, and Beursschouwburg in Brussels. In addition, her pieces are part of significant collections such as MuHKA Antwerp, Vlaamse Gemeenschap and the Belfius collection. Charline Tyberghein is represented by Gallery Sofie Van de Velde (Antwerp, BE).
Charline Tyberghein's art cherishes her Belgian heritage, drawing inspiration from the Brussels surrealists. Her paintings are known for their unique blend of abstraction and figuration, characterized by fresh colours and a candid style that is both visually appealing and playful in its simplicity. Despite their straightforward appearance, her works invite a multitude of possible stories and associations, often featuring witty or disrupted interventions. By embracing old trompe l’oeil techniques in her paintings, Tyberghein creates optical illusions of space and perspective on a flat surface. This approach allows her to inject sculptural elements into two-dimensional painting, giving her works a new and dynamic dimension.
Charline Tyberghein, Tedium is the Medium 2024 Courtesy Gallery Sofie Van de Velde
In a 2019 publication titled “Modesty First: A Talk with Charline Tyberghein,” written by Tamara Beheydt and published by Sofie Van de Velde, Tyberghein discusses her sources of inspiration for her compelling visual language. She collects images from various media, including magazines, books, and online platforms, creating a binder of visual materials. Her visual universe is populated by a limited selection of symbols, simple images, and pictograms. She describes her works as “a dream you can’t remember well,” highlighting the open-ended nature of her art. She strives to blur the lines between everyday objects and art, transforming common themes and daily symbols into compelling visual narratives. Her paintings occupy a space between the mundane and the unattainable, generating a shift from objects of use to objects of art.
Tyberghein's work is marked by an overall modesty, a deliberate choice to avoid anything too sad or heavy. She often uses happy colours to compensate for sad symbols, preferring mixed shades over those that evoke strong emotions. This nuanced palette adds depth and subtlety to her work. Furthermore, the context and space of an exhibition are crucial elements in her oeuvre. She seeks a connection with the surrounding environment, ensuring that her works resonate with the space they inhabit. This thoughtful approach to exhibiting her art enhances the viewer's experience, allowing them to fully engage with her captivating and multifaceted creations.
Charline Tyberghein, Unapologetically Sorry at Gallery Sofie Van de Velde.
07 September - 06 October
Main Image: Charline Tyberghein, Unapologetically Sorry (Part 1). Courtesy Gallery Sofie Van de Velds
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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