“Instead of breaking or cherry-picking the rules, many just follow the inner rules, which have been instilled during their lifetime and have subtly permeated their thinking. They value rules, as it offers the ravishment of a securing, ceremonial rhythm in life and it prevents them from breaking free from their cocoon, all the more because freedom can be so scaring and exhausting. ("When forgetting the rules of the game" )”

Belgian painter and writer

Erik Pevernagie is a Belgian painter and writer based in Uccle, in Brussels. He is known for work shown in cities including Paris, New York City, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, London, Brussels and Antwerp. His public profile crosses visual art and writing. The exhibitions associated with him span several major European and American cities, which points to an artistic career with an international reach.