September 2025 Solo Exhibition
Below the Surface - a life philosophy made visible
Solo Exhibition by Sieglinde Van Damme
September 3–28, 2025
Whitney Modern Art Gallery – Los Gatos, CA
LOS GATOS, CA — In a time of noise, uncertainty, and collective exhaustion, San Jose-based abstract artist Sieglinde Van Damme is offering something rare: a visual sanctuary to, just breathe.
Her upcoming solo exhibition, Below the Surface, unveils a body of work that offers more than beauty; it offers relief, reflection, and release. With layered textures, fluid movements, and an unmistakable emotional resonance, Van Damme’s work serves as a soothing yet empowering breath of fresh air in a chaotic world.
Spanning all four of Van Damme’s current series, the show brings together years of work rooted in a quiet yet powerful life philosophy:
“re-imagine what else is possible”™
Known for her emotionally intelligent abstract works and international presence (US, Europe, Russia, India, Japan), Van Damme doesn’t simply create paintings. She creates invitations. Not to escape life, but to re-enter it from a place of possibility.
But don’t expect a typical gallery show.
Instead of an artist bio, guests will encounter a full-length philosophy wall—a visual manifesto that reframes art as a way of life. One gallery wall features a mirror installation inscribed with the words:
“What else could this be?
Who else could you be?”
It’s not just about viewing the art. It’s about seeing yourself through it.
Each piece also includes a sealed, handwritten letter from the artist to the future collector—a deeply personal reflection on what inspired the work and what it may unlock for its new owner.
“My work was never meant to just be passive decoration, it’s energy and inspiration. A visual reminder that there is always another possibility, even if you cannot see it yet,” Van Damme notes. “In chaotic times, beauty and reflection are not luxuries - they are lifelines.”
Below the Surface is a rare kind of exhibition. One that leaves a lasting impression not through spectacle, but through its underlying subtlety. It’s less a show and more a soft, powerful shift.
If you’re seeking clarity, possibility, or simply a moment to feel something real, you’ll find it here.
📍 EXHIBITION DETAILS:
Below the Surface
a life philosophy made visible
September 3–28, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7, 2–4pm
Whitney Modern Art Gallery
24 N Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
The gallery is located on the SECOND FLOOR of this address
👉 Adjusted gallery opening hours: Wed – Sun: 12 – 5pm 👈
www.sieglindevandamme.com
@sieglinde.art
Media Contact:
Sieglinde Van Damme
📧 contact
📍 Based in California, working internationally
Images, interviews, and private previews available upon request.