Anouk De Clercq is a renowned multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of cinema, music, and architecture. Drawing from her background in music and film, she creates immersive audiovisual experiences that often challenge traditional notions of storytelling and perception.

De Clercq’s practice is characterized by a deep interest in the poetic potential of moving images. Her work frequently focuses on imagined and utopian landscapes, which she brings to life through a combination of digital techniques and analog sensitivity. By stripping away extraneous details, De Clercq invites viewers into contemplative spaces, often blurring the boundaries between the physical and the virtual, the visible and the imaginary.

A central theme in De Clercq’s oeuvre is the interplay of light and shadow, whether through the texture of an image, the rhythm of sound, or the spatial dynamics of architecture. Collaborating with composers and sound designers, she often weaves a multisensory narrative, creating works that resonate deeply on both emotional and intellectual levels.

Her films and installations have been featured in major international exhibitions and film festivals, including the Berlinale, BOZAR, Centre Pompidou, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, MAXXI and the Tate Modern. Anouk De Clercq has also received numerous accolades, such as the Illy Prize at Art Brussels and the Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention.

Beyond her artistic practice, De Clercq is committed to fostering dialogue and innovation in the arts. She is a co-founder of Auguste Orts, a platform for artists working with film, and has been a mentor to emerging artists through various academic and residency programs. Her influence extends to her writings, which articulate her philosophy of art as a means to explore alternative ways of seeing and being.

Anouk De Clercq’s work continues to evolve, positioning her as one of the leading figures in contemporary media art. Through her poetic and experimental approach, she challenges audiences to reimagine the relationship between image, sound, and space, making her a distinctive voice in the global art scene.

Anouk De Clercq is the author of Where is Cinema, published by Archive Books, and initiator of Monokino. She is affiliated to the School of Arts University College Ghent as a visiting professor.