M HKA HISTORY

In his paintings and drawings, Walter Swennen frequently draws on imagery from the media and popular culture, making his work appear, at first glance, to be composed of familiar, recognisable images. Yet beneath this surface lies a deep void. Here, the artist withholds explanation, leaving it up to the viewer to think, feel, imagine or reflect.The drawing is not an end in itself, but a catalyst for the process that unfolds within the viewer during the act of looking.