Simon Verougstraete Belgian, b. 1990

Simon Verougstraete (b. 1990, Ghent) creates work that emerges from a rich and eclectic archive of visual materials, ranging from books, magazines, and postcards to nature guides and newspaper clippings. These fragments form the foundation for series of drawings, collages, paintings, and objects. His creative process is deeply associative, weaving disparate elements into compositions that seem to branch out organically in multiple directions.

The resulting works reveal a meticulous attention to detail and a layered interplay of recurring visual motifs. These motifs often draw from the vast reservoir of art history and the natural world, creating a dynamic dialogue between past and present, abstraction and representation. Verougstraete’s practice invites viewers to explore a dense and multifaceted visual language, where connections unfold gradually and resonate deeply.