Inès Claus: Contemporary Drawing, Painting and Visual Storytelling

Inès Claus is a Belgian artist whose work spans painting, drawing, collage, and installation art. Born in Antwerp and a graduate of the KASK School of Arts in Ghent, Inès Claus investigates the beauty and banality of the everyday. Her creative practice frequently samples motifs from fashion, advertising, and interior design, transforming them into layered and complex visual landscapes. Characterized by a distinctive use of curlicues, checkered patterns, and a muted yet impactful color palette, her drawings and paintings often focus on isolated objects or human interactions. Inès Claus is also known for her experimental artist books—some crafted from mops—and her large-scale ink-on-canvas works that bridge the gap between spontaneous sketches and formal paintings. Her career includes participation in numerous exhibitions at venues such as Rufus Gallery and Synnika Space. By blending mystery with humor, Inès Claus invites viewers to find depth in the mundane aspects of contemporary culture.