About the art
Clementine Oomes’ work is instantly recognizable by her distinctive use of materials. For Oomes, the material is just as essential as the subject or theme itself.
Over the years, she has mastered a wide range of techniques, allowing her to explore materials in an intensely passionate and expressive way. She doesn’t just use them—she owns them. Her process is one of discovery, constantly pushing the boundaries of what different techniques can achieve. Layer upon layer, she builds her work, scraping, pasting, washing, sanding—each action revealing and concealing, inviting curiosity. What lies beneath? What story emerges when you glimpse the hidden depths of her work?
Oomes wants the viewer to be fully immersed, drawn in by the mystery. Like abstract imagery, her work suggests rather than defines. Some elements feel familiar, yet they provoke more questions than answers.
Her style is ever-evolving, shifting in response to itself. One moment, she works with precision and subtlety; the next, she embraces raw energy, applying materials in bold, expressive gestures with thick, textured lines. This constant dialogue within her work reflects her relentless pursuit of challenge and exploration. She embraces the full spectrum of artistic possibilities, always seeking new ways to push her materials—and herself—beyond the expected.