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I'd be an artist if reality didn't steal my time, 2026
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I'd be clear if complexity didn't charm me, 2026
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I'd be sure if dissonance didn't hum so sweetly, 2026
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I'd finish on time if perfection didn't flirt with me, 2026
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I'd focus if boredom didn't sparkle, 2026
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I'd follow rules if rebellion didn't smell like freedom, 2026
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I'd give up if persistence didn't stretch its legs, 2026
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I'd make a move if the goal stood still, 2026
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I'd peek behind the canvas if no one was watching, 2026
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I'd sit quietly if storms didn't write poetry, 2026
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I'd slow down if growth didn't tap the gas, 2026
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I'd be steady if spontaneity didn't dance around me, 2025
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I'd get there faster if ideas didn't wander off, 2025
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I'd know the answer if imagination didn't change the question, 2025
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I'd mind my pace if wonder didn't jog beside me, 2025
WE ALL BEND REALITY.
A LITTLE TWIST HERE,
A SLIGHT BEND THERE.
IT'S WHAT MAKES LIFE UNIQUELY OURS.
Catherine Vanhullebusch is an abstract artist based in Brussels, Belgium. She explores themes of imperfection, emotion, and balance through minimalist compositions that blend intuition and structure.
Her work is created using ultra-thin fine art paper, hand-painted, then layered and folded onto raw cotton canvas to create subtle movements within simple forms. Each piece reflects her fascination with the contrast between control and freedom, transparency and opacity. The discreet irregularities, visible folds, and traces of gesture are fully embraced as an essential part of the work, suggesting that what is slightly imperfect often feels more alive.
Each artwork acts as a quiet invitation to accept—even appreciate—our own imperfections rather than conceal them. Perfection can be sterile; imperfection brings warmth and depth.
EXHIBITIONS
2025
LUXEMBOURG ART FAIR 27-30 March 2025 - LUXEMBOURG
SOLO EXPO PAREIT GALLERY 18 Apr - 1 Jun 2025 - BELGIUM
HAMBURG AAF 13-16 Nov 2025 - GERMANY
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd peek behind the canvas if no one was watching, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in ) -
Catherine VanhullebuschI'd be an artist if reality didn't steal my time, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd finish on time if perfection didn't flirt with me, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd be clear if complexity didn't charm me, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd be sure if dissonance didn't hum so sweetly, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd focus if boredom didn't sparkle, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd follow rules if rebellion didn't smell like freedom, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd give up if persistence didn't stretch its legs, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd slow down if growth didn't tap the gas, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd make a move if the goal stood still, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd sit quietly if storms didn't write poetry, 2026Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd get there faster if ideas didn't wander off, 2025Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd know the answer if imagination didn't change the question, 2025Mixed media on paper, framed120 x 100 cm ( 47 x 39 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd mind my pace if wonder didn't jog beside me, 2025Mixed media on paper, framed100 x 140 cm ( 39 x 55 in )
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Catherine VanhullebuschI'd be steady if spontaneity didn't dance around me, 2025Mixed media on paper, framed100 x 140 cm ( 39 x 55 in )
