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An exhibition to die for—literally

Dying is a very personal, intimate drama, that has NOTHING to do with art. Dying is saying farewell to everything what makes life worth to be lived, like art for instance. Gregor Schneider does NOT... Continue

Added a post Apr 23

What do you expect from a painting you see: perfect technique or strong emotions?

I agree with you, Paul. For me , emotion is everything...

Tagged: technique-emotion

Added a post Apr 1

What do you expect from a painting you see: perfect technique or strong emotions?
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When I look at a painting, the first thing I expect is an emotion, somthing that's moving me, an image I can remember. Are you like me? Or do you appreciate a perfect technique more than emotions?

Tagged: technique-emotion

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Gender:: Female

Country:: Belgium

Hometown:: Meise

I am:: An artist

Relationship Status:: Married

Children: Yes

Education: Master in Roman languages-University of Louvain (Belgium)

Biography:: I was a teacher, a journalist and I lived and studied also in Italy. I wrote books and poetry. Now I am a painter and that's my greatest passion.
I am married with a writer and I have two sons (and seven cats!)

Website:: www.monikamacken.be

Events/Exhibitions: Exhibitions now: Artgallery 'De ontdekking van de hemel' in Halle(belgium) together with Cloo Potloot (abstract painter)and Lieve De Grave(juwelery). Until 17/3/2008. Open on sat.& sunday afternoon

Interests: painting !!!!!!

Music:: Rolling Stones, Marian Faithfull, Dire Straits, classical music(Chopin,Schubert)

Films:: All the films of Fellini & Visconti, François Ozon, Michael Haneke, Wim Wenders.
Favourite actor: Richard gere & Jeremy Irons.
Actresses: Emma Thompson, Juliete Binoche, Romy Schneider.

Books: Ward Ruyslinck(flemish writer), Giuseppe Bonaviri(italian),Nicci French.

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At 3:43pm on May 16th, 2008, Biser Panayotov said…: Dear Monika, thanks you for good a practiced eye, but, don’t do like me…

At 1:16pm on May 11th, 2008, Andy G. said…: thanx alot Monika 4 your comment -your design is
very interesting too!!!

Andy G.

At 1:44pm on May 10th, 2008, Poh Lai LIM said…: Thanks for leaving your kind comments on one of my works, Monika.

The context of your works is very interesting, also quite personal. Your works has symbols, nice textures, with depth in abstract form.

Cheers.

At 5:17pm on April 1st, 2008, Spincus said…: Thank you for visiting my page and commenting on my jewelry. Yeah I try not to do to much shinny metal object type of work. :) You have an very interesting style for your art. Neat.

At 12:37pm on March 26th, 2008, judy lusted said…: Hi Monika, just got home from Madeira thank you for your encouraging and positive remarks I shall be intouch when I have had a chance to look at your page.
Thank you Judy

At 1:41pm on March 19th, 2008, Claudio Parentela said…: Hello Monika&thanx for your message.You can see all my new artworks going to my web site:
www.claudioparentela.net

At 10:57am on March 16th, 2008, Paul Holbrecht said…: Thank you for the fine comment, Monika !!
'Quintessence' is one of my smallest pieces made of Belgian-Blue stone (Arduin). You 're a fine artist yourself, as I saw on your gallery/website, your colourfull paintings look very original, a bit exotic and magical to me, really beautiful !!
Kind regards, Paul. Welcome to my friends list !

At 5:20pm on March 9th, 2008, Richard Heley said…: Hi Monika
Thanks for the kind comment on my artwork. I've added you to my friends list.
best
Richard