Press Release
Cryptogramme
Derived from the Greek root „κρυπτός,“ meaning „hidden“ or „concealed,“ κρυπτός encapsu- lates the idea of veiling information, actions, or intentions from public scrutiny. In the context of contemporary politics, this term resonates with a complexity that mirrors the intricacies of power dynamics, manipulation, and the subtle art of control. Governments, institutions, and individuals often engage in a delicate balancing act, choosing what to reveal and what to keep shrouded
in secrecy. In Cryptogramme six positions converge as a collectivly code consisting of pictorial, sculptural and acoustic hash functions. Similar to the function of a scytale, a acient encyrption tool consisting of a cylinder with a strip of parchment wound around it on which is written a mes- sage, every position within the Crypto-gramme deals with the en- and decryption of information.
Cryptogramme transcends its utilitarian role as a means of securing information. It emerges as a complex semiotic/ pictorial tool of countermeasure, generating a collective code, deconstructing binary oppositions, and fostering new networks of knowledge.
Exhibition Details: Cryptogramme is running from November 7 to December 5, 2024, at the artist-run space Komplot in Brussels, Belgium. This exhibition features five emerging artists from Liechtenstein, Germany, and Ukraine, whose work spans from media art to sculpture and painting.
with:
Sarah Neumann Tom König Suzie Callisz Maria Margolina Jakob Floess Maxim Tur
Exhibition Venue: Komplot Place du Conseil 4 / Raadsplein 1070 Anderlecht, Brussels
Opening Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Entry: free
Curated by Jakob Floess & Maria Margolina
About Komplot: Founded in 2002, Komplot is a Brussels-based open space dedicated to con- temporary art, regularly hosting exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
With the support of Kunsten punt, Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, COCOF, Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie, Cultuurdienst Anderlecht