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From my earliest memories, I was already captivated by the 'dark side' — a shadowy fascination that shaped my youth and has run like a thread through my life, leading to the self-willed, reclusive, and contemplative person I am today.
What hides in the shadows? Was that a glow in the dark? Myths and monsters, mysterious creatures from another dimension — they draw me into a narrative that feels vulnerable, morbid, and absurd (visionary?). A universe in which I can both escape and create. That world pulls me in irresistibly.

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The layering in my work arises from an unconventional, deliberately disjointed approach. This method contributes to the uniqueness of my artistic identity. It’s a quest — or perhaps an embrace — of personal struggles, expressed in a playful yet sometimes unsettling way, often with a nod to the macabre.

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Alongside the brush, I use graphic objects that lead to layered structures and textured surfaces. I often work on weathered, even grimy materials — canvases or old paper — which serve as carriers of my vision. My almost conciliatory use of color creates a recurring, confrontational contrast between my introspective, emotionally tinged personality and an atmosphere of fear, decay, and disintegration.

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My work is both an exploration of fear and an invitation to confrontation. Through it, I seek interaction with kindred spirits — a shared acknowledgment of the ominous and the oppressive. It is a search for the essence of being human: to endure with courage, to adapt, and to hold on to the values that connect us — even as the world around us collapses.

© 2025 by Joeri Marchal

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