Athos Burez, visual artist

The influence of painting is never far away in Athos’ work, however, his sense of freedom is greater with a camera than with a paint brush. Even before the picture has been taken, he builds the image accurately and consciously with attention to framing, lighting and the composition of his installations. That is, after all, where he succeeds in creating his typical, surreal yet tangible atmosphere. The new world which he has thus created challenges the viewer’s imagination, often with a touch of humour. More than once his work has been exhibited in a duo or group exhibition.

Athos Burez studied in Ghent: after obtaining a Fine Arts degree at Sint-Lucas, he studied photography at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.