Corneroh

Bas van den Hout lives and works in Gent and ‘s-Hertogenbosch. His work explores personal memories and stories within the collective unconscious, focusing on how everyday objects, when removed from their original context, acquire metaphorical or archetypal meanings. By developing a relationship with these objects, he delves into the interplay between their meanings and his personal thoughts, seeking to reveal aspects that intrigue him.

His approach challenges the boundaries of language, capturing feelings and thoughts that are elusive and difficult to trace back to their origins—creating moments of recognition and alienation. This elusiveness parallels our use of stars as metaphors; their brilliance only emerges in darkness, symbolizing hope, guidance, or unattainable dreams. Like the night sky, Van den Hout’s work reflects the mystery and meaning found in what cannot be fully understood.

For Corneroh he created a site-specific installation that combine these elements. Where past and present are interwoven.