In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said, “Is it good, friend?”
“It is bitter—bitter,” he answered;
“But I like it
“Because it is bitter,
“And because it is my heart.”
– Stephen Crane, 1895
Gerda is active in different media (painting, installations, video, sculptures). She has been a finalist in many art competitions (including the prestigious international Arte Laguna Prize, twice). She has exhibited a.o. in Venice (Arsenal), Berlin, Brooklyn New York, Almeria, Dordrecht, Ostend, Lièges, Nivelles and Charleroi.
For exhibition proposals, or if you are interested in the acquisition of an artwork or an artwork in commission, you can contact Gerda Van Damme at gerdavandamme@gmail.com or through the contact page.