x.hale

is a visual and architectural art collective that creates interventions in public space. As a trio, Toha De Brant, Hanne Van Reusel and Sigried Kellens strive for a more authentic relationship with the urban living environment and its never-ending transition processes. To this end, x.hale focuses on constructively critical and activist interventions that depict the experience of a space and thus engage in debate through co-creation and production. The everyday experience of the space is central and the blueprint technique is used to realise a shared creative expression.

Stilstand

is a project through which we increase the contrast between 'space for stationary traffic' and 'space for standing still': we make it directly tangible to the general public. We do this through a co-created artistic installation that literally colours the parvis on car-free Sunday in Brussels. We actively invite citizens to realise this installation with us (participation through co-production). For the artistic concept of the installation, we use the analogue blueprint technique (cyanotype). This visual technique is used as a means to bring the Brussels citizen in touch with the power that a space that Stilstand offers.

Josaph’Aire Ouvre Son Parvis

is a project through wich  we offer an accessible cultural activity for the neighbourhood. The project starts from a temporary intervention that aims to have a lasting impact in the space and awareness of its users through a participatory workshop and artistic installation. By organising the workshop and placing the installation at the entrance of the site, we not only highlight a hidden green space but also transform the current rest car park into an open-air studio and exhibition space.

Dorpshart & Pleinenroute Zele

is a collaboration with Osmos and Atelier Horizon to activate the heart of the town of Zele we rethink the use of its purblic space in the heart of the city. By using the blueprint technique we offer local citizens a creative way to imagine new uses for the town square. 

Bours aux plantes sauvages 

is an exhibition of Stilstand at the alternative plant fair organised by Natagora to raise awarenes on native plants from Belgium.  For more than 30 years, Natagora has been organising an exchange of native and wild plants to help amateur gardeners promote biodiversity in their space. Indeed, even if some non-native plants from Belgium feed insects and birds, nothing beats a plant from Belgium, adapted to the climate and able to reproduce itself.  However, these plants are often difficult to find in nurseries because they are less aesthetic (according to the standard) than horticultural plants. By organising this event, the Natagora Nature Network hopes to offer a helping hand to anyone who wants to design their garden in the best possible way.