Yannick ROELS

Profile

Born in 1985 in Brussels. Lives and works in Brussels. Graduated with an MA in Architectural engineering from Universiteit Gent in 2012.
Roels specializes in urban interventions and interactive public art that transform communal spaces. He merges architecture and art to transform urban spaces into interactive landscapes. His projects blend design with social engagement, challenging traditional notions of public space usage.

Recent activities
2024-ongoing “REUS(in),” Spatial intervention, GC de Platoo, Brussels
2023 “How Public is Public Space” Debate, Bozar, Brussels
2022-ongoing “Mo Bil” Spatial intervention, Various locations in Brussels
2022 “BioImagens” Artistic research residency, Casa Da Imagem, Porto, Portugal
2020 “Gonzo” Spatial intervention, Abattoir Anderlecht, Brussels

About activities

Roels' artistic practice navigates the intersection of architecture, design, and art to redefine communal spaces as dynamic arenas for engagement and reflection. Through the creation of installations and mobile interventions, he challenges the status quo of urban environments, transforming them into interactive canvases that encourage dialogue and deeper connections among individuals. Each project serves as a reflective mirror, inviting introspection and reshaping perceptions of how spaces function and influence our interactions, ultimately fostering a reimagined sense of place and community in urban landscapes.