Kristof Montens

In the creation of tangible objects, uniqueness and the meaning of creation occupy a central place. In doing so, I enjoy playing with shapes, structures, and colors. Moreover, the furrows in my works are like fingerprints, a true source of inspiration, which each time gives rise to a creative identity.

Concept: Shading of shapes.

The concept of Shading Shapes was born from my love of nature. As an artist, I feel partly responsible for fostering the feeling that nature conservation needs to be strengthened. I try to start a dialogue by turning the tables. The chainsaw, which I consider the murder weapon, is for me the means to give new life to felled wood. I cut organic shapes from recycled wood panels: medium-density fiberboard is a pressed panel made of wood fibers, a high-quality contemporary building material that has become indispensable in the construction industry. I seek to bring nature closer to people through sawn slits in various colors. According to the point of view of the
viewer and the influence of sunlight, we discover new layers and colors. Like this small ray of light dancing on a piece of bark or a blade of grass, I seek to enchant my works with this breathtaking spectacle, a true ode to nature.