Maison Stepman Bld Leopold 2 laan 250, 1081 Koekelberg
Opening 15/01 at 7:00 pm
Exhibition 16/01- 25/01/2026 (closed on Monday) 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm. Friday – Sunday extended hours on demand.
Femme Fatale: symbol of temptation, danger, beauty, mystery and power
The Femme Fatale embodies mystery, allure, and autonomy. Throughout history, she has appeared as a powerful and multifaceted figure: seductive and independent, vulnerable yet elusive. She uses her body, her gaze, and her presence not as objects of desire, but as instruments of expression and power. In this series of collages, the Femme Fatale is explored both as an archetype and as a contemporary symbol of feminine strength. The works balance seduction and self-determination, fascination and resistance, inviting the viewer to look beyond the stereotype. What emerges is the portrait of a woman who writes her own story — complex, free, and unmistakably present.
All collages are handmade, simply with scissors, glue, old magazines and brochures. A cut-up fairytale world, multilayered, cheerful with a sharp edge. Inspired by colourful sixties figures, Brussels surrealism and child memories. Mixed with ecological, society critical or feminist hints. Words placed associatively that collide or attract.
Like a ‘Green Fairy’ fluttering on absinthe, but always with lots of love.