From 5 November 2026 to 11 January 2027, ART BASE Gallery in Brussels presents “La Peau”, a solo exhibition by Polish artist Izabela Chamczyk. Working at the intersection of painting, installation and performance, the artist explores the body, emotions and the transformation of matter. The exhibition opening on 5 November will feature the performance “Skin Traces”.

Skin, between matter and sensory experience

In her work, Izabela Chamczyk explores the boundaries between painting, the body and space. Her works are characterised by organic surfaces, textures and materials undergoing transformation, evoking skin, fabrics and biological processes. For the artist, painting is not limited to a static image: it is a living process in which matter evolves and the creative gesture becomes an integral part of the artwork. Her artistic research places particular emphasis on sensations, touch and emotions, inviting viewers to move beyond purely visual contemplation. The exhibition “La Peau” reflects this experimental approach. The works, whose appearance may change depending on the viewing angle, offer an immersive experience in a world of materials undergoing constant metamorphosis.

“Skin Traces”: a performance at the exhibition opening

On Thursday 5 November at 6:30 pm, Izabela Chamczyk will present “Skin Traces”, a performance developed as an extension of the artistic explorations running throughout the exhibition. This performance will offer audiences an opportunity to discover another dimension of her practice, in which the body, movement and the creative process play a central role.

Izabela Chamczyk: an artist working across disciplines

Graduating with honours from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław in 2009, Izabela Chamczyk is a Polish artist whose practice combines painting, performance, installation and video art. She has developed an approach she describes as “performative painting”, in which the act of painting, time and interaction with the audience become essential elements of the artwork. Her work explores the transformation of matter, corporeality, the memory of experiences and human emotions. Her works have been presented in numerous institutions and galleries, including Foksal Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, as well as WRO Art Center in Wrocław.

“La Peau” – Izabela Chamczyk
5 November 2026 – 11 January 2027
ART BASE Gallery
Rue des Sables 29
1000 Brussels

Exhibition opening: Thursday 5 November 2026, 6–9 pm
“Skin Traces” performance: Thursday 5 November at 6:30 pm