November 10th, 2024

BIOPHILIA AND THE SENSES—a new interview for RISE ART (UK and France), where I have several paintings for sale. Read HERE. 

November 4th, 2024

During the month of November, I'll be working in "the attic" of De Rinck, in Anderlecht—a full mirror wall opposite the windows overlooking the bustling neighborhood will give me time to reflect on my practice (and on myself?!).

October 8th, 2024

"Separation, Connection, Circulation" is an exhibition that occupies a liminal space—a corridor. This space mirrors the position many artists occupy: on the periphery, observing and reflecting on the mainstream. It is in these in-between places that artists, attuned to societal currents, often depict not only life’s discomforts but also generate narratives around subjects that frequently go unseen or unheard.

The works on display delve into the nuanced intersections between separation and connection, from the artist's own self to the external world, as an extension of one’s own present emotional state. The corridor, typically a place of passage, becomes a metaphor for this continuous flow and exchange depicted in the paintings.

The artist’s work embodies a deep sensitivity to the invisible, exploring the emotional undercurrents and sensory experiences that lie beyond language. The gestural movements in the paintings are physical manifestations of energy and subtlety, seeking to process and make sense of unseen dynamics.

September 10th, 2024

My paintings were selected for the "favourite" group show at the WE ART XL 2024 event, held at the cloister of l'Abbaye de la Cambre in Brussels—a historical and emblematic site from the 12th century, founded by a woman.

September 3rd, 2024

New mural for 14 Lab London (London Leyton, UK) - Acrylic paints on wall. 240 x 270 cm / 94.5 x 106 inch.

June 26th, 2024

Read it HERE

June 19th, 2024

Following my yearly tradition of applying for a free studio to work in during the summer, this year's opportunity takes me to "LA PLAGE" in GC Nekkersdal, Laeken. The name is particularly convenient and fitting for me. This is an excellent opportunity to visit another corner of this city and explore how its context may influence or inspire my artistic practice. The 100% Free Space of the N22 Brusselse Gemeenschapscentra is just one of many wonderful initiatives happening in this vibrant city.

May 6th, 2024

The word is out! Les Semelles, in Charleville-Mézières, will close its doors this year. To commemorate this occasion, a gathering will take place on the 1st of June, where I will have a solo exhibition featuring paintings and text-based artworks. You are welcome to join us on the 1st of June from 4 to 7 pm or any other Saturday or Sunday throughout June.

May 2nd, 2024

Something within me was flourishing, a desire to participate. I came across an association called NICC, which advocates for visual artists in the territories of Flanders and Brussels.

They encountered some studies in Belgium that clearly show that the visual arts were the least supported.

Together with Kunstenpunt, the Flanders Institute for the Arts, they organized two sessions. The first was a small committee meeting to discuss points regarding health and well-being in the visual arts. The second session was open to the public to present the work already completed, as well as to explore opportunities for further development and address any additional concerns.

This initiative is part of a dossier that will be presented to the Minister of Culture.

I'm proud to be part of this endeavor.

April 23rd, 2024

Kunstenpunt is the Flanders Arts Institute, an institution facilitating cultural exchange, researching in the arts field and supporting artists in the territories of Flanders and Brussels. They invited me to be part of their database which brings me a sense of belonging quite necessary for me as an expat. 

I provided a few pictures of my work and a short artist statement. Check it out HERE. 

September 10th, 2023

22 to 24 September

"If we can identify a unifying aspect among all the residents of Motoco, it is the perpetual oscillation between profoundly solitary work and the moments of interaction with fellow studio occupants. This essence is often scarcely discernible to external observers. On the journey inward, it manifests as an expression of the intimate, while on the return journey, it embodies the manifestation of collective synergy."

Main Room - Ground Floor.


OPEN STUDIO TIMES:

Saturday 23 - 2 to 7 pm
Sunday 24 - 11 to 7 pm

1st Floor - n. 19 - Welcome!

August 28th, 2023

A few pics of my work during the residencies at Op-Weule and Pianofabriek this summer in Brussels.

June 23rd, 2023

I will be working in two different places in Brussels this August. At Op-Weule and Pianofabriek, part of the network N22 of the "Brusselse Gemeenschapscentrum". They instigated a project called 100% Free Space in which artists can use space available as studios for free during summer. Last year I spent time at WaBo, in Boitsfort, which was a great experience. 

June 22nd, 2023

I went to Art Basel, spent the day at the UNLIMITED fair and met with who I call my mentor, Sascha Gianella from WE, THE MUSE.
I also visited Kunstmuseum Basel where I admired Shirley Jaffe's mastery of colour and composition. She's certainly one of my favourites.  

IN BASEL

UNLIMITED - ART BASEL 2023 - HIGHLIGHTS

KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL

May 18th, 2023

I will be in residence at Motoco, Mulhouse, France. The project, situated in an old industrial building of the DMC spinning industry, holds studios for visual artists and artisans and is a driving force of the arts and cultural scene in Mulhouse and the whole Alsace region. 

February 1st, 2023

I'm excited and grateful that I got invited by 14 LAB London to show my work together with my friend Alfredo Cristiano. Welcome to the opening the 8th of March from 6 to 8 pm. 

December 29th, 2022

Kate Mothes, an independent arts writer and curator from the USA, based in Scotland, asked me a few questions about my practice. I took some time to reflect and organise my thoughts. It's been published on We, the Muse's website. Read HERE. 

June 15th, 2022

I have been granted a short residency in front of The Sonian Forest (most locals don't know the name in English), "Zoniënwoud" or "La Fôret De Soignes" - where I would love to have my own long-term studio. 

"De Kastanje" - in the picture - is the room where I will spend most of my time this August. I'm happy to have received this present - thanks to N22 Brusselse Gemeenschaps Centra and Kunstenwerkplaats.

April 8th, 2022

March 2022 - PILAR Brussels, House For Art And Science, VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

February 17th, 2022

Two of my big artworks will be hanging on the walls of PILAR during March, alongside a few other very cool artists based in Brussels. Be welcome to the opening on the 3rd from 6 to 8 pm. More info HERE.

January 22nd, 2022

Find me somewhere in between 269 more artists in a four-floor building in the city center of Brussels. I hope to share some words with you.
The entrance is free though you have to have the horrifying Covid Safe Ticket. They should totally take this out of our daily lives already. 

Shame on the governors!

December 10th, 2021

I have been invited to intervene on a piece by Atelier Under Construction. An artist run space, residency and studio with base in Brussels and The Hague. During 2 weekends in December the studio will be open to the public with a little exhibition of works by Maria Joao Floxo, Monica Musoni and myself. 
Artists currently in residency at the Atelier, Maria Joao and Hernan have created an installation for you to check out during those days as well. For more information, please, head to their Instagram account: ATELIER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

October 8th, 2021

Kris Hendrickx - a journalist of the local newspaper BRUZZ - came to visit my studio and asked me a few questions about being an artist in Brussels. To read the full article, please, click HERE

October 5th, 2021

I set up a wall just outside of my studio with paper, markers and tape for people to write anything they want: a sentence, a word, a thought, something funny, a message for someone else... 

So far I have around 100 contributors. Please check out this project with more detail on my text art IG account HERE.

September 15th, 2021

Septmeber 8th, 2021

This is the first item of the brand TO ART, whose purpose is to give a voice to my text artworks, explain in a very straightforward fashion what it is to be an arts practitioner whilst at the same time, engaging a wider audience by offering more affordable items. 

This is a very thick fair trade cotton bag, screen printed in Brussels, in Ice Screen (Thomas is nice, smart and handsome).

July 21st, 2021

June 19th, 2021

May 11th, 2021

Group exhibition at See U Brussels with Bart Lescrève, Céline Vahsen, Judith Anna Schmidt, Maja Lilian Krakau and Marine Penhouët.

"In The Circle Of Light is an ode to the movement of the sun. The sun passes over the great hall of See U; its rays penetrate the windows and the light dances on the concrete floor. The works are suffused with energy, narrative, intensity and chromatic vibration." 

April 28th, 2021

One of my artworks got featured in The Wallpaper Magazine in an article about the initiative ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE.
To read the full article click HERE.

February 7th, 2021

Since the first Sunday of February, my recently acquired new room (part of my studio) is open to the public every Sunday until the end of April from 2:30pm and until the sun sets. The address is Rue Fritz Toussaint, 8, Building A, 2nd floor.The Sun-Day Room is a celebration of the day of the sun - our most valued star - the provider of life, warmth, light and colour. There you will find works of different visual artists aiming to create an evolving dialogue.

Follow our Instagram for more info or get in touch!

September 18th, 2020

This weekend, from Friday to Sunday I'll be in my studio with my door wide open to welcome you. I'll also exhibit small works on paper, a few big paintings and text-based art in Building A, 2nd floor, at See U, where my studio is.

Please, feel free to pass by and have a chat with me.

Friday 18 from 4pm to 8pm
Saturday 19 from 2pm to 8pm
Sunday 20 from 2pm to 6pm

August 26th, 2020

July 22nd, 2020

Rain! And so on…” is an exhibition of selected abstract paintings and text-based artworks created since 2018, when the artist arrived in Brussels.

Laura Basterra’s work is a response to her immediate environment: the sounds, the colours, the events around her, and the moods these impress upon her.

Basterra is constantly searching for lines and shapes that suggest directions and motion as if she were representing the ever-changing reality. 

The way she expresses herself is pretty intense and polarised, extreme at times, and emotional.

In her own words: “Just to be present with my brushes and my medium, I know that an understanding between my mind, body, emotions and soul will happen and that the painting that is in front of me, is speaking a moment of my truth. It's these moments of my reality that are important to me.”

The artist also works with text. Writing opens a process of transformation of ideas, a connection between words that don’t need to have an apparent logic. This process helps her have a deeper understanding of her present and aids in the evolution and momentum that is more appealing for her ideology.

Opening hours:

Wednesday 18:30h Opening.
Thursday and Friday from 16h to 22h.
Saturday and Sunday from 12h to 20h.

SEE U Brussels - Avenue de la Couronne 227 - Building M