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Elen Braga

Elen Braga (1984, Brazil) lives and works in Brussels. She works in the area of installation, sculpture and public space, often with a strong link to the context. Her large-scale installations are often combined with a performative aspect, linked to the use of her own image. Using self-imposed tasks, which are often strenuous and intensive, Braga explores topics such as strength and resilience.

On display at COME CLOSER

DE SINGEL

Elen Braga, Bababuá - foto © Britt Ryckebosch

Bababuá, 2024

Façade performance (ongoing)

The Brazilian artist Elen Braga unravels myths and how these survive with today's convictions and customs. Against the enormous wall of DE SINGEL, she creates a unique performance. She delved into local stories about giants, from which she developed her own giant. Three dancers struggle at the hands of this enormous figure named 'Bababuá'. Against the backdrop of a burning building, we witness the eternal cycle of power buildup and decay.

In DE SINGEL, Binnentuin Stynen oost