Charline Tyberghein: Clownette at The Hole presents 17 new oil paintings exploring the circus through trompe l’oeil and Pierrot-style sad clowns. Patterns, stripes, and harlequin motifs reveal details on closer inspection, while anthropomorphized objects add warmth. Tyberghein examines gender, humor, and melancholy, using archival references and meticulous planning to merge playfulness with subtle social critique, reflecting on both the circus and contemporary life.
