Erik Haemers is an aesthete. It shows in every move he makes, every image he posts, and every work he creates. It shows in his whole attitude. At the same time, Erik is not a man of big words, and even less of superfluous ones. His oeuvre speaks for itself. Beauty does not need elaborate prose to shine. The titles are short and to the point: they describe what you are looking at. Works are called grid, drop, layers, lines – and that’s exactly what you get.
Does it imply that Erik’s work is devoid of meaning? Quite the opposite: behind every carefully imagined and executed piece lays a multitude of meanings, a myriad of possible storylines. But it is up to the viewer to read the work – drawing on his, her or their personal experience, mood and memories – and to subsequently write the story. Situated at the crossroads of art, architecture and design, it reflects the character and the interests of its maker, as well as his keen curator’s eye.
Some would call Erik’s work minimalist; I call it rich and generous.
Luc Franken
Does it imply that Erik’s work is devoid of meaning? Quite the opposite: behind every carefully imagined and executed piece lays a multitude of meanings, a myriad of possible storylines. But it is up to the viewer to read the work – drawing on his, her or their personal experience, mood and memories – and to subsequently write the story. Situated at the crossroads of art, architecture and design, it reflects the character and the interests of its maker, as well as his keen curator’s eye.
Some would call Erik’s work minimalist; I call it rich and generous.
Luc Franken
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