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Other details :
Artwork on wood. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions :
19.5x24.4in
About this artwork
This figurative contemporary painting shows a young boy seated at his school desk, a classic pose meant to create a “proud memory” for the future. Yet the red paper sticker over his mouth reveals a different story: a symbol of silence, of dreams and ambitions muted before they could grow.
A real brass nameplate reading “Sapeur‑pompier” (“Firefighter”) raises the question: was this truly his dream, or an identity imposed on him?
About the series
The… series reflects on childhood, memory, and the futures we imagine for ourselves. In youth, everything seems possible — but how much of that freedom survives, and how often are our voices softened by time and expectation?
Gerda Van Damme's emotionally charged works—often in monochrome—have earned her finalist spots in prestigious competitions such as the Arte Laguna Prize (Venice), the Biennale Pierre Paulus, and the Prix des Arts Plastiques et Visuels du Waux-hall (Audience Award). Exhibiting across Europe and the US, including Berlin, Brooklyn, Ostend, and the Arsenale of Venice, she blends cinematic storytelling with existential inquiry. Van Damme’s practice is supported by multiple grants from cultural institutions in Belgium, affirming her role as a vital voice in visual arts.