bio

Hilde Goossens was born in 1978 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. She continued her artistic journey in 1994 at Sint-Lucas Ghent, where she graduated in 1997 with great distinction.

Now residing in the picturesque Flemish Ardennes in Sint-Maria-Oudenhove, Belgium, Hilde's work is deeply influenced by her daily life, contemplative walks, and memorable travels, often captured through the lens of her smartphone. Her primary medium is acrylic on paper, which serves as the foundation for her larger canvas works. Hilde's style is distinguished by its evocative power, skillfully stripping away extraneous details to reveal the essence of her subjects. These frozen memories, brushed suggestively on canvas in muted colours, evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection. Each week, she shares a post that intertwines her diary entries with her art, creating a poetic narrative rendered in these silenced hues.

Hilde has showcased her art in several solo exhibitions, including at Zebrastraat in Ghent, the public library in Zottegem, and the Cultural Center De Meent in Alsemberg. Her work has also been featured in group exhibitions at PMMK in Ostend (now Muzee) and the Textielmuseum in Ghent. Additionally, her work is part of the growing private collection Merode in Ronse.