Back to Back "Chromatics": An Exhibition by Stig De Block
Supported by Carhartt WIP, Back to Back "Chromatics" is an exhibition by the Belgian-born artist Stig De Block, taking place at Carhartt WIP Store Antwerp.
The exhibition follows on from De Block’s Back to Back “From Backyard to Boulevard”, which saw the artist traveling between the USA and Belgium over a period of five years, documenting the often-misunderstood Lowriders of Los Angeles and their ‘Sunday Funday’ gatherings through a series of photographs.
The images offer intimate insights into the Lowrider community, as De Block closely captures candy-colored paint jobs, faded tattoos, and high-shine finishes – with palettes and compositions reminiscent of 20th century photorealistic paintings and Fauvist works of art.
De Block takes this technique a step further with Back to Back “Chromatics”, building on his own photographic archive through digital painting and experimentations with light, while taking inspiration from visuals by California label Thump Records, as well as the chromatic sheen of lowrider cars.
A private viewing of the exhibition will be hosted on Thursday May 30.
The exhibition will then be open to the public from Friday May 31 until Sunday June 2.
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Joseph Biais
jbiais@carhartt-wip.comAbout Carhartt Work In Progress
Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP) is a clothing brand that adapts and modifies the core products of the pioneering American workwear brand Carhartt to create its own collections. Established in 1994 by Edwin Faeh, the brand’s audience is just as likely to associate its iconic yellow C motif with late 90s hip hop videos or skate clips, as they are with factories or manual labor. This distinction is key in defining what Carhartt WIP does. Carhartt WIP engages with different cultural spheres: from Detroit and Berlin’s symbiotic techno scenes, to skateboarding and its communities that span Paris, New York, and Seoul, to the contemporary art world. The brand channels these influences, representing the culture which has formed around it. This can be seen and felt in its collections, its imagery, and its choice of partners and collaborators. Today, Carhartt WIP operates over 100 brick and mortar retail stores across Europe, Asia, and the US, as well as working with select wholesale clients.
Stig De Block
Belgian born Stig De Block (Antwerp - LA - NYC) is a (fine-art) photographer known for his straight forward process and use of bold colors. His story driven approach is a constant interaction between the everyday real and layers of his imagination.
With a strong interest in subcultures, his images reflect a contemporary realm of authentic and explicit beauty.