In her photographic work, Lore Stessel explores the interface between photography and painting. In this physical creative process, she consciously leaves room for the "accidental" and the "unexpected."

The body also occupies an important place as a subject. She is fascinated by the beauty of daily routines, small gestures, and the power of movement. Much of her work arises from the encounter between the photographer and the dancer(s), with trust being essential. The creative process takes place within a limited time frame, with an awareness of its ephemeral nature and value.

For this exhibition, she worked with the dancer Maya Balam Meyong.

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Lore Stessel obtained a Master’s degree in painting from Luca School of Arts in Brussels in 2009 and a Master’s degree from the École nationale supérieure de la photographie in Arles in 2012. She received the Louis Roederer prize in 2012 as well as a grant from the Flemish government in 2020 to publish her first monograph The Body Will Thrive.