Derek Brunen

Derek Brunen's work inquires into epistemological debates concerning the limits of knowledge and the existence of subjectivity. Drawing from the history of art, cinema, philosophy and psychoanalysis, Brunen attempts to locate these discussions within his own experience. Essential themes of duration and disappearance have developed throughout his investigations into the limitations of the subject. Brunen's practice also pays close attention to problems of representation, while traversing a range of media, from video and performance to photography and installation. He is currently based in Vancouver.

Upcoming exhibitions include: "Again and Again and Again: Serial Formats and Repetitive Actions", Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, 2012), "In Search Of...", Academy Minerva (Groningen, 2012). Past exhibitions include: "Rapid Waking", ZINGERpresents (Amsterdam, 2011), "If You Say Something, See Something", Tent and "Don’t Come if You Care", Sils Project Space (both Rotterdam, 2010 and 2011 respectively), "Blind", Contemporary Art Gallery and "Plot", Or Gallery (both Vancouver, 2007).