Vaast ColsonActor from M HKA Ensembles

Vaast Colson

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° 1977

Lives in Antwerp (BE), born in Kapellen (BE).

Vaast Colson (°1977, Antwerp, Belgium) studied painting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and obtained a postgraduate degree in Breda.

Colson belongs to a younger generation of Antwerp artists who could be called ‘post-ironic’. These artists don’t shy away from the big questions revolving around the place and role of the artist in society and the world around them. Colson's works examine core questions: what power does art have to change us and our society, what emotions and ethical choices guide an artist in a process of continuous change? From a spontaneous and rather naive approach to art and performance, Colson wants to shape his ideas. He opens up the artistic field and explores what is happening in the art world. Everything he undertakes can thus be considered as artistic intervention.

In his work, Colson constantly questions the relationship with the audience and is also strongly interested in mythology, and by the authentic (or not) mystique of the artist's existence, which he usually explores in his performances. The process is always important, but the end result, which is variable for Colson and influenced by the context, is an important part of his work.

In addition, Colson explores the commercial side of the art world and the economic consequences of artistry. His works, which are regularly made in situ, are often difficult to sell. The commercial potential and the associated value assessment are problematic for Colson. The making of editions can be understood in this context.

Media

>At the studio of Vaast Colson. Click here to watch the video. ©Hans Theys

>Vaast Colson, 2007

Worksfilter for M HKA works

>Vaast Colson, Het gevaar schuilt in zijn voeten, 1999.Sculpture, wood, boxes, fabric, 185 x 120 x 20 cm.

>Vaast Colson, No more superheroes, 2001.Multiple, mixed media.

>Vaast Colson, 1 hour 30 minutes sculpture, 2003.Print, lambda print, 86.5 x 88.6 x 5 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Kalpetran, 2003.Photography, lambda colorprint, aluminium, 97 x 69 cm.

>Hans Theys, Vaast Colson, Vaast Colson - Helena (Part I) [video], 2004.Video, 00:06:00.

>Vaast Colson, You used to be part of something, 2005.Installation, wood, foam.

>Vaast Colson, To retitle an object daily during the course of a show , 2006-2013.Object, H 95 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Helena Sculpture, 2006.Installation, mixed media, 3 x (100 x 185 x 212 cm).

>Vaast Colson, Barter, 2010.Multiple, ink, paper, 20 x 20 x 20 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Until the paint is dry, 2011.Print, photographic print on paper, 186 x 150 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Wünderkamer, 2013.Installation.

>Vaast Colson, Roy Sculpture, 2013.Installation, mixed media, 97 x 100 x 55 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Triomfkaart Tafel-Booth, 2013.Installation, wood, paint, wooden board, 187 x 244 x 366 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Voorlopig Monument Voor Het Lokale, 2013.Installation, wood, paint, -/+ 2 x 6m .

>Vaast Colson, Pop Pop Fizz Fizz, 2014.Installation, drum kit, champagne bottles, polaroid cymbalstand, variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Dennis Tyfus, Het middelpunt van de belangstelling, 2014.Painting, oil on panel, 164.5 x 122 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Colsi toont Kippy en zichzelf, 2015.Installation, vitrinekasten, boeken, multiples, Variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Fake Shemp, 2015.Photography.

>Vaast Colson, Andersoortigrendementssokkel, 2015.Mixed Media, wood, paper, discolight, 125 x 50 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Very Good Good Not So Good Bad, 2015.Installation, plastic tubes, frames posters, Variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Refund Painting Series, 2015.Mixed Media, aluminium tape, coins, variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Old Town Canoe, 2015.Sculpture, concrete, plastic, metal, led, Variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Lucky Laugh, 2016.Mixed Media, mixed media; photo on cardboard, hand towel, felt tulip, 150 x 100 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Kati Heck, Show me yours & I'll show you mine - Vaast Colson (Still some cream on the screen) & Kati Heck (Holy Hauruck), 2016.Book, ink, paper, 26.4 x 20.1 cm, language : English, Dutch, publisher : Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst, Antwerpen, ISBN : 9789072828545.

>Vaast Colson, Dennis Tyfus, Rollende koppen, 2016.Multiple.

>Vaast Colson, Final Frame Fluked, Frame to Frame Analysis, 2016.Mixed Media, pinboard, variable dimensions.

>Vaast Colson, Library, 2016.Installation, card board boxes, 220 x 350 x 60 cm.

>Vaast Colson, Guillotine Painting Series, 2016.Article, wood, aluminum, paint, 300 x 240 cm , 340 x 100 cm, 190 x 150 cm.

Exhibitions & Ensembles

> Exhibition: Els Dietvorst - Driftwood. 16 January 2016 - 26 February 2016.

> Exhibition: ERCOLA 1968–2018. 15 September 2018 - 06 January 2019.

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> Exhibition: Extra Muros: Herita-project. 31 January 2014.

> Exhibition: EXTRA MUROS: Visite Herentals – Reflections. 13 October 2012 - 04 November 2012.

> Exhibition: EXTRA MUROS: Visite Herzele – Beyond words. 03 April 2015 - 03 May 2015.

> Exhibition: Let's Play Museum. 10 June 2023 - 17 September 2023.

> Exhibition: M HKA in het Paleis op de Meir. .

> Exhibition: Middle Gate Geel '13. 29 September 2013 - 19 January 2014.

> Exhibition: Salon de Peinture. 17 January 2019 - 31 March 2019.

> Exhibition: Show me yours & I'll show you mine – Vaast Colson: Still some cream on the screen & Kati Heck: Holy Hauruck. 19 February 2016 - 29 May 2016.