To celebrate the one-year anniversary
of PONTI, we are putting together a
group exhibition around the theme
KNOW THYSELF. The title refers to an
aphorism inscribed in the temple of
Apollo at Delphi. The central idea is that

true knowledge comes from self-
knowledge and that existential doubt is

crucial in this and ensures that people
do not regard themselves as equals of
the gods.
We asked six artists to provide
work around this theme, giving us an

insight into their personal lives. Anne-
Mie Van Kerckhoven shows Ouroboros,

the tail-eater, who symbolizes the
cyclical character of nature. Judit
Kristensen, on the other hand, subtly
disguises her true nature, while Viktor
Mattsson, both clown and cowboy,
openly shows his demons. The
fragmented abstraction in Emma
Verhulst's formal language evokes
recognizable nostalgia and childhood
memories. Maxim Renard shows us
with his collages a twisted glimpse into
his life. Finally, Daan Peeters harks
back to his fascination with archeology,
the transience of material heritage and
the realization that nature always
triumphs.

Artists: Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Judit Kristensen, Viktor Mattsson, Daan Peeters, Maxim Renard, Emma Verhulst