Middle Gate

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    The exhibition project Middle Gate II – The Story of Dymphna is a collaboration between M HKA (Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp) and the cultural centre de Werft in Geel. Middle Gate II is the follow up to the exhibition Middle Gate, curated by Jan Hoet in Geel in 2013. The exhibition concept is closely tied to the legend of the holy Dymphna, saint of the possessed, the mentally ill and patroness against epilepsy and insanity. The legend of Dymphna shares a strong connection to the identity of Geel, "the charitable city".

    Frank Theys

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    °1963
    Lives in Brussels, BE
    Born in Uccle, BE

    Frank Theys (°1963) studies fine art at the Brussels Academy of Art and philosophy at Brussels University. Theys, together with his brother Koen, initially produces audio-visual work, directs and stages theatre productions. Since 1996 he creates video installations, interactive multimedia and film. Theys is driven by fundamental research question and by further reflection on the medium ‘video’.

    His unique interpretation of the modern world stems from his fascination for technology and science and the effects they have on how we see and experience the world. The combination of this scientific interest and his personal reflection on the theme cause a tension that is inherent to his work. The theme of human vulnerability and our raw, everyday reality likewise recurs in his work. Theys approaches them in his own inquisitive way, offering the viewer a personal interpretation of contemporary society.

    Using controlled and convincing video technique, Theys creates sensory films with an almost tangible power.

    Items

    Night Fever, 2011

    Frank Theys
    Oratorium voor geprepareerde videoplayer en acht monitoren [Oratorio for Prepared Video-Player and Eight Monitors], 1989

    Frank Theys
    GA - Tijdschrift van de Galerij van de Akademie Van Waasmunster, Jrg.7, nr.2, maart 1988, 1988

    Wilfried Huet, Leo Copers, Frank Theys, Koen Theys
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