Eleanor Herbosch
Eleanor Herbosch (1999) is a British born, Belgian multidisciplinary artist who manipulates a variety of materials to create textural works of art. In 2019, whilst still studying at London’s Central Saint Martins, she founded her practice in a small studio in the back of her garden in Antwerp, Belgium, where she still resides and works.
Her adopted means of expression are ceramics and painting which are united by a common denominator: earth, her material of choice.
Eleanor’s work is characterised by expressing the potential of natural materials with the intent of enhancing their intrinsic qualities.
Which material(s) did you use from Golden Earth Studio? How did you incorporate it into your work?
In my paintings, I utilised the excavated clay, excess construction bricks and roof tiles obtained during the demolition process. Using the clay’s natural pigments, unique to the site, I was able to create a textural foundation directly into the canvas. I ground down the remaining materials into various compositions to be able to create the reliefs.
How did the origin of the material tie in with your philosophy?
Over time, my practice has evolved towards creating site-specific works of art. The philosophy of Golden Earth
Studios has aligned seamlessly with this approach.
I take great pleasure in creating work that holds a special meaning or establishes a profound connection with my clients as it creates a much more collaborative and engaging dialogue. I work alone in my studio but this way I am able to share ideas prior to the making which I do enjoy.
In what aspects did the material inform your final piece?
The most important outcome when working on these paintings was to preserve the essence of the location.
The background’s unique pigmentation is a direct representation of the qualities of materials excavated from
the site.
Working with materials as solid as brick and stone was a new exercise for me, both physically and
metaphorically!
Despite not being accustomed to working with these new materials, I have been able to expand
my materials library, gaining a broader understanding of their potential in my artistic expression.