Joël Moens Belgian, b. 1959

Born in Belgium in 1959, Joël Moens is an artist whose work serves as a testament to the intersection of ancient techniques and modern technology. His artistry redefines the concept of mosaics by digitally merging thousands of photographic fragments to create intimate portraits.

Moens’ creative process mirrors the mosaic technique but with a contemporary twist. His pieces, resembling a fusion of pointillism and pixel art, meticulously piece together thousands of photographic fragments, primarily focusing on the curves of the feminine form. These fragments, sourced from diverse media like advertisements, catalogs, and fashion magazines, represent a societal lens fixated on the female body.

Through his collages, Moens seeks to transform these dispassionate and disparate snapshots into a harmonious whole, weaving together a symphony of shapes that evoke a new perspective on the female form. In his art, ancient artistry meets technological revolutions, offering a fresh and captivating portrayal of human expression in the digital age.