Fia Cielen explores the unseen forces that govern the human psyche and subconscious. Her work, steeped in mystery and symbolism, employs mythical and dreamlike imagery to delve into existential themes such as transformation and the unspoken. By creating a world that balances between reality and imagination, she speaks to the deepest, hidden layers of the human experience

DMW Gallery presents the works of Kaspar Dejong and Fia Cielen side by side for Art Antwerp 2024. The pairing is inspired by the shared yet uniquely interpreted fascination of both artists with the interaction between humans and their environment both physical and psychological.

Carnival of Souls is inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, traditionally celebrated annually on the night of October 31st. Samhain marked the end of summer and the coming of winter, the dying of the light and the arrival of darkness. It was perceived as a liminal festival, when the boundary between this world and the Otherworld was believed to be blurred. Reflecting on the element of liminality hidden beneath the tenets of the dominant culture, the exhibition presents a new series of sculptural masks. It invites viewers to join this ‘carnival of souls’, engage in a play of shadow and light, and become enchanted by the places ‘in-between’