Nel Maertens

Nel Maertens is a visual artist from Antwerp with a background in fashion. After completing her master's degree at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, she started working in the fashion industry, but gradually developed a multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of visual art, costume design, and performance. Maertens creates drawings, paintings, performances, and installations characterized by color, energy, and playfulness,with a particular focus on femininity and nature.
For Serax she presents a flower serving plate titled Serving Spring. The work explores flora and fauna on the urban fringe, flowers finding their way along the margins of busy roads. Inspired by spring, Maertens celebrates the resilience of nature and its ability to unfold within the city.