Pamipics was born as Frank Paemeleire (°1974, Ghent).
To him, photography is the art of observing, collecting and manipulating.
To him, photography is the art of observing, collecting and manipulating.
Artist working in Arles (France), captured by Nick Moons Moons
He devises concepts and then hunts for new images or selects them from his extensive archive. He also works with found and digitally constructed images. His practice can be roughly divided into three areas: the visual exploration of the local urban landscape, metaphotographic experiments and therapeutic photography.
In the urban landscape, he is drawn to banal objects and non-places. He looks with fascination at how his fellow humans diligently shape their surroundings. Paemeleire also engages in photographic experiments through which he tries to understand how the medium of photography and its interaction with the public works. These projects often balance on the border between photography and performance. Here too, his ironic gaze is never far away. Finally, he is interested in the therapeutic use of photography in healthcare and self-care and gives workshops to patients, students and healthcare providers on this subject.
Paemeleire works from Oostakker (Ghent, Belgium). You can reach him at [email protected].
In the urban landscape, he is drawn to banal objects and non-places. He looks with fascination at how his fellow humans diligently shape their surroundings. Paemeleire also engages in photographic experiments through which he tries to understand how the medium of photography and its interaction with the public works. These projects often balance on the border between photography and performance. Here too, his ironic gaze is never far away. Finally, he is interested in the therapeutic use of photography in healthcare and self-care and gives workshops to patients, students and healthcare providers on this subject.
Paemeleire works from Oostakker (Ghent, Belgium). You can reach him at [email protected].
Education
[2022-2025]: graduated from the specialization department of the Academy of fine Arts Ghent (part-time art education)
[2018-2022]: graduated from the photo art department of the Academy of fine Arts Ghent (part-time art education)
[2022-2025]: graduated from the specialization department of the Academy of fine Arts Ghent (part-time art education)
[2018-2022]: graduated from the photo art department of the Academy of fine Arts Ghent (part-time art education)
Group exhibitions
[2026] upcoming 'A pictured picture' - Duo expo with painter Katrien Van haute / Heusden (February, 20 - March, 1)
[2025] 'Close watch' - graduation show Academy of Fine Arts / Ontsteking (June, 13-15)
[2024] 'Expo spec.' - group show Academy of Fine Arts / st. Nicolas church Ghent (June, 16-23)
[2023] 'Regenerate' - Student Open call Noorderlicht International Photo Festival / Groningen (NL) (June, 13 - December, 10)
[2022] 'Unframed/reframed' - graduation show Academy of Fine Arts / Parlor Ghent (June, 17-19)
[2021] 'The makeable mind' - Student Open Call Noorderlicht International Photo Festival / Groningen (NL) (August, 7- October, 7)
[2021] 'Oostakker anders bekeken' - Davidsfonds Oostakker / OCO Oostakker (August, 27-31)
[2026] upcoming 'A pictured picture' - Duo expo with painter Katrien Van haute / Heusden (February, 20 - March, 1)
[2025] 'Close watch' - graduation show Academy of Fine Arts / Ontsteking (June, 13-15)
[2024] 'Expo spec.' - group show Academy of Fine Arts / st. Nicolas church Ghent (June, 16-23)
[2023] 'Regenerate' - Student Open call Noorderlicht International Photo Festival / Groningen (NL) (June, 13 - December, 10)
[2022] 'Unframed/reframed' - graduation show Academy of Fine Arts / Parlor Ghent (June, 17-19)
[2021] 'The makeable mind' - Student Open Call Noorderlicht International Photo Festival / Groningen (NL) (August, 7- October, 7)
[2021] 'Oostakker anders bekeken' - Davidsfonds Oostakker / OCO Oostakker (August, 27-31)
Solo exhibition
[2023] solo show in Maria Middelares Hospital (21/11/22-17/02/23)
[2023] solo show in Maria Middelares Hospital (21/11/22-17/02/23)
Books
[2023] 'We were having a great time in Arles until the hemorrhoids decided to show up' (collaboration with Nick Moons Moons), shortlisted for the Book Awards of Les Rencontres d'Arles 2023 link
[2022] 'Unconscious plagiarism' link
[2021] '365 quotes on photography' link (in stock, €20)
[2021] 'THE METACOLLECTION' link
[2020] 'Just add photography' (free download): link
[2023] 'We were having a great time in Arles until the hemorrhoids decided to show up' (collaboration with Nick Moons Moons), shortlisted for the Book Awards of Les Rencontres d'Arles 2023 link
[2022] 'Unconscious plagiarism' link
[2021] '365 quotes on photography' link (in stock, €20)
[2021] 'THE METACOLLECTION' link
[2020] 'Just add photography' (free download): link
Teaching
Instructor of the 10 day course 'photography and (self)care' for final-year health care students from Artevelde University College Ghent link
Lectures and workshops on applications of photography in the healthcare and self-care.
Instructor of the 10 day course 'photography and (self)care' for final-year health care students from Artevelde University College Ghent link
Lectures and workshops on applications of photography in the healthcare and self-care.
Drama is life with the dull bits cut out
Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)
Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)