Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Morgan Betz resides and creates in three cities: Amsterdam, Berlin and Japan.
Betz’s artwork speaks volumes about the current state of the art world, in which many pieces lack a sense of legitimacy. In order to truly hold value, every piece must answer the question of its relevance. Mere beauty is not enough. Betz’s paintings and objects may not fit traditional notions of beauty, but that is precisely his intention. He intentionally strays from the norm to explore the possibility of creating something new from the ruins. This is where his talent for subversion shines, a quality that is all too rare in contemporary art.
But how does this subversion manifest? Betz finds inspiration in the maladjusted, the tragicomic elements of our everyday lives. It takes bravery to reject the entrenched practices of rationalization and conceptualization that have become the norm in visual culture today.
So how does his work prove its significance? One could describe it as a mosaic of images, fragments, and quotes. These different layers come together to form a new viewpoint. The creative process itself is a balancing act, a mix of spontaneity, careful construction, and a tension between intention and outcome. Betz’s aim is to arrive at a satisfying equilibrium, where the image is at peace with itself, needing no further justification and serving as an expression of pure ideas.
www.ftn-books.com has the invitation for his Gemeentemuseum Den Haag exhibition now available.
