The silence of form – on the work of Freddy Van Parys
There are artists who speak in volumes, who drench their works in explanations, manifestos and commentaries. Freddy Van Parys (b. 1952, Aalst) is not one of them. His sculptures and graphic art are more to be guessed than explained, as if they remain turned inward, far from any words that may try to pin them down. Perhaps that’s also why his work often hides behind the familiar ‘untitled’ title. 'A silent trace of love', the title of the exhibition at Rik Rosseels Gallery, seems to offer a clue: something is left behind here, but without explanation, without a cry or a compelling narrative. It’s about a subtle movement that invites the viewer into a sensory exploration.
