Klaas Rommelaere (*1986) has his artistic roots in the world of fashion. For the narratives of his installations, paintings and collages, he therefore uses a language that is familiar to him and so his canvases are made of printed fabric and his paintings and sculptures are embroidered, braided and woven. For Blood, Rommelaere has created a series of works that explore the enduring strength of family ties. The works evoke the idea of one generation passing on experience, knowledge and strength to the next. The focus is on the kitchen table, as a symbol of family gatherings, community and bonding experiences. Abstract figures made of metal, braided with rattan and covered with embroidery, capture the intimacy and warmth of these moments, while textile collages tell the story of the generations.

Folkert De Jong made an international name with his life-size sculptures in chemical high-tech materials that are mainly used for household tools and the manufacturing industry. The bright colours and the light weight of the foam sculptures deliberately confuse the viewer with an apparent lightness that is at odds with their sinister subject. The grotesque figures are an unorthodox means to highlight themes such as mortality and decay.

Folkert de Jong showed a monumental installation at Art Basel Unlimited and had a solo exhibition in 2023 in Kunsthal KAde. His sculptures have been collected by Centre for Visual Arts, Dordrecht (NL); GEM Museum for Contemporary Art, Den Haag (NL); Groninger Museum, Groningen (NL); Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University (USA); Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles (USA); The Plancius Collection, Amsterdam (NL); Middelheim Museum, Antwerp (NL); and The Saatchi Collection, London (UK).