Untitled 

Katrien De Blauwer’s 'Untitled' is a collage of paper and photographic fragments that explores the power of fragmented narratives. The composition is striking in its simplicity: two cropped black-and-white images of faces with open mouths are pasted onto a muted green and peach colored background. The rough edges and visible glue marks are integral to the work's aesthetic. The faces, cut off and isolated, evoke a sense of raw emotion, amplified by their placement in the frame. By juxtaposing these disparate elements, De Blauwer disrupts any singular reading. This approach reflects post-structuralist ideas about language and meaning – that meaning is not fixed but emerges from the relationships between signs. The piece challenges fixed meanings and invites a personal, subjective engagement. Ultimately, De Blauwer’s collage underscores that art is not just about what is shown, but how it is shown. The raw, tactile quality of the materials and the deliberate fragmentation invite us to consider how meaning is constructed and perceived through visual encounters.