About The Artist
Vision
My way of looking at the world, my frame of thought as well as my pattern of feeling only reflect my own perception of reality.
It is most likely that others have a different perception of reality, which remains hidden for me simply because I can only use my own system.
As a result of this insight curiosity about possible other gateways of perception arise as well as an alertness and willingness to cross frontiers.
Scientists try to objectify their observations and in doing so they also try to draw conclusions. As regards an artist’s observations, the reverse could very well be the case: precisely those observations which are only visible for the experienced and alert artist’s eye (or another unspecified instrument of observation), i.e. the supersubjective observations, bring in interesting material.
As an artist I register life as it is. I let it happen without interfering. I make images without any other connotations. I see images without making formal demands. I do not judge, I just observe with diffidence. And then the chemical reactions occur in my mind and the elements from reality seen by the artist metamorphose into an aesthetic whole which will live a life of its own as a work of art. That which vibrates under the skin - more specifically under the skin of both human beings and society - is placed into a world of observation through a work of art (video installations, photographs, performances, objects). The invisible obtains perceptibility.
And then there is the exploration of the impact of my power of expression.
"What is the effect of my work on the spectator?" is a question I find myself asking more and more, thus becoming the observer of the chemistry which was (partly) caused by myself.
"We cannot experience the mental experiences of others directly."
The spectator does not come and view a work with an empty mind, but with a mind full of memories, knowledge, prejudices...
The unexpected chemical reactions which are caused by all kinds of collaboration is an acute point of interest in my work a well as a field of exploration to be developed further.
As an artist I would like to find formulations for the observations which I keep on making from my own point of view; for the perception which I as an artist have of "the other". I try to detect the chemistry between people and to formulate this in my work (so that the spectators may become more aware of their humanity).
One can (only) hope that art - a way of exploring powerful opposite desires and changing these into a search for a better comprehension of ourselves - is capable of exploring, meditating and being shared without judgement.
I want to push out the frontiers of that which is perceptible.
I am convinced that contemporary society is in urgent need of visibility of its invisible vital motives and sources.
On Observation
The zoologist observes animals and their behaviour.
The botanist studies the growth and metamorphoses of plants.
The geologist explores rocks, earth formations, weather conditions.
The physician examines the physical body of human beings.
The psychologist tries to gain insights into the psyche of human beings.
The observant artist is present in all domains.
The artist’s observations cannot be planned schematically and orderly; she lives with an always present alertness and clarity. And she also knows that often that what occurs is not and that what is invisble is reality.
For the observations she makes, the artist does not only use her physical senses but also other instruments of perception: intuition, clearvoyance, empathy may not be recognized senses, but through these channels that what is growing under the skin can be detected.
The talent of observation of a contemporary artist has been developed through the ages and in former times may very well have been the domain of shamans, oracles and alchemists.
The artist reports on her observations in her work; she formulates them. In my case the findings are shown in (video) images. The observing artist paints humanity, invents ways of expression to picture humanity so that the spectators become more aware of their humanity. The artist is capable of "feeling the soul without interpreting, without words, and of expressing this feeling in images". (cf. Yves Klein)
The artist looks at age-old elementary questions in a modern way.
These questions are never answered, but they are reformulated.
What make a human being human?
How dead is dead?
How does a new human being grow from a human being?
How does chemistry between people work?
Which webs are woven between human beings?
How relevant is the idea of time?
How comprehensible is language?
What/who leaves traces?
Which twilight zones are we willing to enter?
How normal is a normal human being?
marie julia bollansee ©2006
(english translation: Erika Peeters)
Curriculum Vitae
ºBelgium, 1960
lives and works in Westmalle, Belgium
Study
Sint-Lucaspaviljoen Antwerp, Graphics
Sint-Maria Antwerp, aggregation in Visual Arts
Academy Lier, sculpture under guidance of Roland Rens
Solo exhibitions |
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THE AXIL OF THE MOUNTAIN video installation premiere 20-21 march at Jo & Bea Crepains loft in Antwerp supported by Vidi Square |
2010 | |
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NUDE video-installation, premiere Westmalle, artists studio 10-7-2009 |
2009 | |
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SALT Antwerp, Studio VIDI SQUARE / MEN@WORK presentation of the video-installation |
2009 |  |
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ZONE Antwerp, LOKAAL_01 curator Frederik Vergaert |
2008 | |
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THE TABLE EXERCISE Antwerp, LOKAAL_01 curator Frederik Vergaert performace 12/04/2008 |
2008 | |
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AVEN Zoersel, Seppenshuis patronized by kunst in zoersel & Wivina Demeester introduction by Roland Patteeuw (director Kunsthalle Lophem) |
2005 |
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INSTALLATION FOR 9 PERSONALITIES IN 1 BODY Loppem, Kunsthalle Lophem curator Roland Patteeuw catalogue, dvd |
2004 |
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CHEMISTRY Antwerp, Walter van Beirendonck's Window Gallery, curator Narcisse Tordoir |
2003 | |
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S.O.S. - SILENCE ON THE OTHER SIDE Antwerp, Gallery La Situation |
2002 | |
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SURVIVAL KNIT Antwerp, Gallery La Situation |
2000 | |
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Thin Skin Antwerp, Elzenveld (catalogue) |
1999 | |
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LES GUARDIENS DU SEUIL Antwerp, to Bernarda Valeria and Jules van Geffen, (installation) |
1998 | |
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THEN AND LATER Zoersel, Castle |
1992 | |
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Lier, General Bank |
1989 | |
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PORTRAITS Temse, Municipal Museum |
1986 | |
| Antwerp, Gallery 't Lammeken | 1983 | |
Group exhibitions |
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The Table Exercise Kureye Internation Videofestival curated by Irmak Arkman Istanbul | 2009 | |
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SOS Winter In De Fenomenale Feminatheek van LPBOON curated by Jon & Ibe. Antwerp 5-15 February 2009 |
2009 | |
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LONE WOLF De VOLKSKRANT OOG curator Babette Wagenvoort |
2008 | |
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ZONE GASTHOVEN’08, OGEN-BLIK curator Lieve de Bruyn Aarschot |
2008 | |
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FIRE LINE De CANVASCOLLECTIE Curatoren Dirk Snauwaert, Jan Boelen, Bart De Baere, Philippe Van Cauteren, Philip Van Den Bossche Bozar, Brussel | 2008 | |
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FOREST BURNING MARL Breda (Nl), LOKAAL 01 curator Frederik Vergaert | 2007 |
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FIRE LINE NUDITY_GAME CONSOLE_ VIII Media Forum of the 29th Moscow International Film Festival Moscow curators Eve Sussman, Nina Czegledy, Victor Alimpiev |
2007 | |
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TARQUINIA LONELY AT THE TOP Antwerp, M HKA, curator Dieter Roelstraete & Grant Watson |
2007 |
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FOREST BETWEEN SKIN AND ORGASM Bruges, belfort curator Roland Patteeuw |
2005 |
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LUCY WALK LOCUS LOPPEM Loppem, curator Roland Patteeuw |
2005 | |
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HOUSE installation, performance op 31/8/2002, SISTER S.BEGUINA, WLier, gallery Voorkamer, curators Peter Morrens en Rik de Boe |
2002 | |
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SURVIVAL KNIT ARGOS festival, Brussels |
2001 | |
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BODI PRINTING THE WALL one minut from BODI, TELENICC, artists confront television Brussels |
2000 | |
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BODI, PRINTING THE WALL performance,wallprinting, NICC, illusion free space forever young, curators Gert Robijns en Franziska Lesák, Antwerp |
1999 | |
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THE GALLERY OF THE MOTHERS open studio’s, Zuiderpershuis, Antwerp |
1998 | |
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THE GALLERY OF THE MOTHERS Lint, laureat price for sculpture |
1997 | |
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Volvo, Ghent |
1991 | |
Grants |
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support from the Flemish Government, for the project SALT photo-video installation |
2009 | |
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support from the Flemish Minister of Culture, youth, sports and Brussels for the project ZONE photo-video installation |
2008 | |
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support from the Flemish Minister of Culture, youth, sports and Brussels for the project SHELTER video installation |
2007 | |
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support from the Flemish Minister of Culture, youth, sports and Brussels for the project TARQUINIA, video installation |
2006 | |
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support from the Flemish Minister of Culture, youth, sports and Brussels for the project FOREST, video installation |
2005 | |
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the Flemish Government, support for INSTALLATION FOR 9 PERSONALITIES IN 1 BODY, video installation |
2004 | |
| the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc., New York | 2000 | |
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community of Lint, laureat price for sculpture with the GALLERY OF THE MOTHERS |
1997 | |
Solo Catalogues |
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DVD installation for 9 personalities in 1 body edition Kunsthalle Lophem 2005 text Roland Patteeuw and Krien Mohr photo Ronald Stoops exhibition photography Maarten Patteeuw |
2005 |
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Marie Julia Bollansée, Elzenveld Antwerp, 4-6 / 10-7/ 1999, text /Johan De Vos, Joseph Bollansée, Marie Julia Bollansée |
1999 | |
Group Catalogues |
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| B-SIDES AND RARITIES overview of unrealised projects LOKAAL_01, Frederik Vergaert | 2009 | |
| 10 + 1/2 YEARS VOORKAMER concept, Peter Morrens, Rik De Boe, Tim Ryckaert, Ruth D’Hauwer, by Voorkamer Lier(B) | 2009 | |
| LOKAAL_01 ANTWERPEN 2008 Texts: Frederik Vergaert, Koen Broucke en Jan Verpooten, Photographs Tomas Uyttendaele | 2008 | |
| GASTHOVEN’08 OGEN-BLIK realised by Lieve de Bruyn, Willy Van Edom, Roeland Holemans released by CC het Gasthuis Aarschot | 2008 | |
| De Canvascollectie Uw kunst in beeld / 2008 Texts by ministre Bert Anciaux, Johan Pas Katrien Seeuws & Olivier Wille http://labo.canvas.be/canvascollectie/ |
2008 | |
| Nudity:_Game Console_ VIII Media Forum of the 29th Moscow International Film Festival 25/28-6-2007 Moscow curators Eve Sussman, Nina Czegledy, Victor Alimpiev http://mediaforum.mediaartlab.ru/ |
2007 | |
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TUSSEN HUID EN ORGASME BETWEEN SKIN AND ORGASM het alchemistisch lichaam/ the alchemic body Roland Patteeuw, Kunsthalle Lophem |
2005 | |
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ZUSTER S. BEGINA/ SISTER S. BEGUIN Artists and beguinages, gallery de Voorkamer, Lier 2002, texts: Felix Timmermans, Flor Van Reeth, Luc Lambrecht, Marc Mees, and contributions of the artists. (photo Ronald Stoops) |
2002 | |
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ARGOS festival 2001, AV venue, survey of the recent Belgian artistic audiovisual production. |
2001 | |
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Illusion Free space Forever Young, BODI, PRINTING THE WALL Nicc Antwerp 2000, texts/ Wim Peeters en Francizka Lesák |
2000 | |
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TELENICC 2000, artists confront television texts /Marie Anne Lanavère, Lennaart van Oldenborgh, Reggy Timmermans, Claudia Radulescu. |
2000 | |
| Open Studio’s Antwerp 1998 text: Nijo | 1998 | |
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Art price for sculpture/ Community of Lint 1997 Laureat |
1997 | |
Press |
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hART, 25 june 2009 "Salt", nieuw werk van Marie Julia Bollansée Isabelle De Baets | 2009 | |
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De Volkskrant Oog, 23 september 2008 Lone Wolf van Marie Julia Bollansée Babette Wagenvoort |
2008 | |
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hART, 29 september 2008 Sculpturaal en filmisch omgaan met verdriet Marc Ruyters |
2008 | |
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KUNST NU, april 2005 Locus Loppem, lightpoints in cold winterdays Astrid David |
2005 | |
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DE TIJD, 2 february 2005 Locus Loppem Ingrid Mwangi, Marie Julia Bollansée, Ria Paquée, Ruth Hutter, Yves Netzhammer, Jörg Daiber Jeroen Laureyns + review on radio Klara, Fresco, 2 februari 2005 |
2005 | |
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DE TIJD, 15 september 2004 sensible registration of a multiple personality disorder "Installation for 9 personalities in 1 body" in Kunshalle Lophem Jeroen Laureyns + review on radio Klara, Fresco, 18 september 2004 |
2004 | |
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Nicc newsletter 8 oct/nov/dec/ 2000 NICC >< extreme right BLUE ANTIDOTE, videostill |
2000 | |
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Nicc newsletter january 2000 Free Space 1999, marie julia bollansée, performance in the NICC |
2000 |