Lucia Bru's 'Aux choses mêmes' at Hornu: A Poetic Exploration of Materials
Lucia Bru, a Belgian artist born in 1970, showcases her exhibition 'Aux choses mêmes' in Hornu, Belgium, as reviewed by Gilles Bechet in Le Journal des Arts. The exhibition commenced on September 3, 2026, and includes artworks that incorporate materials such as earth, paper, porcelain, crystal, and cement. The initial room highlights delicate pieces on shelves, emphasizing fragility. Contrasts within the display evoke a self-sufficient poetic presence, while porcelain stools question notions of stability. A video featuring a cat in the studio adds a playful element. The third room showcases larger works that interact with space, including scattered cubes of Saint-Louis crystal and porcelain. The concluding room presents small pieces that critique press images, with newspapers affixed to wood panels and topped with porcelain cubes. This review appeared in Le Journal des Arts n°682 on September 4, 2026.
Key facts
- Lucia Bru, born in 1970, is a Belgian sculptor and ceramist based in Brussels.
- Exhibition titled 'Aux choses mêmes' is held in Hornu, Belgium.
- Exhibition features materials including earth, paper, porcelain, crystal, and cement.
- First room displays small pieces on shelves, evoking fragility and imbalance.
- Porcelain stools with curved legs are included.
- A video shows a cat in the artist's studio.
- Third room contains larger pieces, including scattered cubes of Saint-Louis crystal and porcelain.
- Final room features newspaper pages covered with porcelain cubes.
- Review by Gilles Bechet, published in Le Journal des Arts n°682 on September 4, 2026.
- Article date: September 3, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Lucia Bru
Institutions
- Le Journal des Arts
Locations
- Hornu
- Belgium
- Brussels