Laurence Petrone, Nebensonnen (600 x 600 x 300 cm) / 2022 bronze copper, brass, textile, turmeric
Marion's commitment to people was extraordinary. Everyone spoke and still speaks of her with great warmth. Many young artists were embraced by her and given opportunities to develop in complete freedom. She welcomed everyone open-mindedly, unbiased, never biased. And she felt that she had a task as a gallery owner: to show just those art and artists who dared to take risks, artists who dared to experiment, who sought depth, substance and innovation again and again.
Hence, on the initiative of her husband, Bernard Verwilghen, their children and Fred, a new incentive award was initiated in memory of her work and commitment.
A total of 15 artists were nominated by a number of experts in the field and relations of Marion. 15 very exceptionally talented people who basically all deserve an award:
Stijn Bastianen, Anne Beumer, Elias Cafmeyer, Aimé Fierens, Daniele Formica, Olivia Hernaïz, Fabrice Hofmans, Chris Houben, Timothy Laskaratos, Kaat Lens, Laurence Petrone, Jackie Shallcross Platt, Monique Thomaes, Ian De Weerdt, Bernadette Zdrazil and Davide Zulli.
Finally one laureate was chosen: Laurence Petrone
@_laurence_petrone_
As a part of the prize Laurence will present a solo exhibition at FRED&FERRY in 2024
Thanks to Bart Vanderbiesen, Sofie Van de Velde, Annie Gentils and Adriaan Raemdonck for your support!
Hence, on the initiative of her husband, Bernard Verwilghen, their children and Fred, a new incentive award was initiated in memory of her work and commitment.
A total of 15 artists were nominated by a number of experts in the field and relations of Marion. 15 very exceptionally talented people who basically all deserve an award:
Stijn Bastianen, Anne Beumer, Elias Cafmeyer, Aimé Fierens, Daniele Formica, Olivia Hernaïz, Fabrice Hofmans, Chris Houben, Timothy Laskaratos, Kaat Lens, Laurence Petrone, Jackie Shallcross Platt, Monique Thomaes, Ian De Weerdt, Bernadette Zdrazil and Davide Zulli.
Finally one laureate was chosen: Laurence Petrone
@_laurence_petrone_
As a part of the prize Laurence will present a solo exhibition at FRED&FERRY in 2024
Thanks to Bart Vanderbiesen, Sofie Van de Velde, Annie Gentils and Adriaan Raemdonck for your support!
December 16, 2023
