Heidi Voet on Beaufort Triennial and Flemish Art Identity

Heidi Voet, born in Herentals in 1972, discusses her installation 'White Dwarfs and Supergiants' at Beaufort21, the triennial along the Flemish coast. The work consists of concrete balls of various sizes and colors scattered among the dunes in Koksijde, Belgium. The balls reference sports and leisure but also evoke nostalgia and environmental concern. Their placement mirrors constellations at the exhibition's closing time. Voet, who splits her time between Brussels and Taipei, reflects on how living in different cultural spheres shapes her practice. She critiques the traditional notion of the Flemish artist as a master genius, hoping for a more inclusive identity that embraces diverse perspectives. Her work often involves performance, sculpture, and installation, exploring space as a social and sensory environment. In 'In pieces and parts', a performance piece executed online for the 'Herbal urbanism' exhibition in Taiwan, she recreated her wardrobe with clown-like fabrics. The piece involves non-professional performers and addresses social roles and material culture. Voet's upcoming projects include a commission and smaller sculptures, and she expresses willingness to exhibit in Italy if invited.