SIMULACRUM 
/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

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Nathan’s multidisciplinary, print-based practice revolves around narratives, (mis)communication and remnants of human interaction. Projects tend to develop organically, through site-specific collections and  interactions. The resulting, accessible artworks tend to reflect the geo-sociological climate of his direct surroundings. They aim to elevate the mundane and offer a window into the subconscious and the less obvious. In an age where we are being bombarded by communication and unrealistic expectations, he aims to create a space to breathe, inviting the audience to critically question and regurgitate the massive media output we are constantly exposed to. 

He is currently working as a studio coordinator at the Frans Masereel Centrum, an international printmaking residency place in the Belgian countryside, and as a guide in the M HKA, Antwerp’s Museum of Contemporary Art. He also runs Rombus vzw together with Karen Spiessens & Jelle Crama. 

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Education:

MLitt in Fine Art Printmaking: Glasgow School of Art (2015-2016)
MA Academic Practice for Art and Design: University of the Arts London (2012-2013)
BA Graphic and Media Design: London College of Communication (2008–2011)
Foundation in Art and Design: London College of Communication (2007-2008)

Solo Exhibitions:

Call Me by your Meme vol.1 (INBOX @ M HKA, Antwerp) 2023
Slice of Life (Jacques Gorus, Antwerp) 2020
Art Loket (Belfius Art Loket, Antwerp) 2019
An (early) Retrospective (Kamer 108, Ghent) 2018
La Caresse du Vent (GLTCH, Antwerp) 2018

Group Exhibitions:

In the Sunlight we are Writing our Life’s (Blikfabriek, Hoboken) 2023
Ars Grafica (Kunstforum De Koolputten, Waasmunster) 2023
Anna3 Kruisbestuiving (Anna-ten-Drieëen, Antwerp) 2020
Belgian Pavillion - Japanese Printmaking Bienale (various galleries, Japan) 2019
Printmaking Triennale (Expo Hall, Novosibirsk) 2018
Prix de la Gravure - Édition Spéciale (Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée, La Louvière) 2017
EFA Robert Blackburn Member’s Exhibition (Blackburn 20/20, New York) 2017
In Defense of Life (Blackburn 20/20, New York) 2017
Art/Earth/Tech (Newspeak House, London) 2016
Remote Correlations (AIDA Gallery, Osaka) 2016
Graduate Degree Show (Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow) 2016
Beit Venezia New Venice Haggadah Project (Jewish Museum, Venice) 2015
Belgian Silkscreen Retrospect (Jacques Gorus, Antwerp) 2015
transFORM: 5th Annual Exhibition (Art Village Center , Kobe) 2014
Sense-O Osaka (Noon Noon Gallery, Osaka) 2014
Chinese Whispers (Hanbury Arms, London) 2013
CJL Young Artists (CJL Center, London) 2013
Compare & Contrast (Hanbury Arms, London) 2012
Perception (Bermondsey Project, London) 2012
LCC’s Round About (London College of Communication, London) 2011
Typographic Posters (www.typographicposters.com/lcc2011/) 2011
A4 Printmakers Competition (Open Space Gallery, Cornwall) 2010
Lost Knowledge (London College of Communication, London) 2010
7th Annual British Mini Print Exhibition (East London Printmakers, London) 2008

Artist Residencies, Fellowships and Placements:

Het Doorgeven van Vakmanschap in een Meester - Leerling Traject, Antwerp (Fellowship, 2019-2021)
Art // Earth // Tech Gathering, Paris (Residency, 2018)
Henrik Bœgh's Non-Toxic Printmaking, Sierra Nevada (Residency, 2018)
Robert Blackburn Printmaking Studio, New York (Placement, 2017)
Frans Masereel Centrum, Kasterlee (Placement, 2017)
Art // Earth // Tech Gathering, Paris (Residency, 2016)
HospitalFields, Arbroath (Residency, 2016)
New Venice Haggadah Project (Fellowship, 2015)
Venice Printmaking Studio (Residency, 2015)
Scuola Internazionale di Grafica di Venezia (Residency, 2015)
International Print Centre New York (Placement, 2014)
K2 Screens, London (Placement, 2010)