Puzzling
Camille Poitevin
Driven by the desire to provoke introspection rather than satisfy a need for contemplation, Camille Poitevin seeks to tame and subvert various techniques and mediums in order to use them in a personal and critical way. Drawing from sociological and feminist theories, her approach aims to reveal the invisible structures that shape our perceptions and behaviors, particularly under the influence of what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman terms the "liquid society" – a world dominated by consumption and immediacy, where everything becomes unstable. Her work sheds light on the emotional, relational, and identity-related contradictions and tensions that result, often exacerbated by social norms and collective pressures. It also raises questions about the value attributed to objects and images in a society where excess is normalized and drowned in the mass. Through her art, Camille Poitevin invites a critical pause, a moment of reflection on the ephemeral and the invisible, on what is seen and what remains hidden, while also questioning the durability of that which, nevertheless, dissolves quickly.
Camille Poitevin (b. Montreal, Canada, 1996) is a french multidisciplinary artist based in Brussels. Installation plays a central role in her practice : drawing from lens-based media, sculpture, and sound, she creates time for introspection in a fast-paced society. In doing so, she aims to challenge social norms, unfreezing preconceived ideas in human interactions, social roles, and personal identity. Camille Poitevin earned a BA in applied arts from Concordia University in Montreal (2018) and an MA in photography from ENSAV La Cambre in Brussels (2022), where she was awarded a creation grant by the King Baudouin Foundation and the Servix Prize. Her work has since been exhibited in Belgium (Beursschouwburg, BPS22, Hangar Art Center, Ateliers Mommen, HISK Gosset Site, CAL Charleroi), the Netherlands (as part of Currents#10 program at Marres Huis voor Hedendaagse Cultuur), France (FRAC Franche-Comté), and Spain (InCadaqués Festival OFF). In 2025, she participates in the collective exhibition Art au Centre in public space in Liège and in the .tiff Emerging Belgian Photography exhibition.
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