Paco Rojas
Silent Spring
25.01.25
Francisco Rojas presents an intimate sonic reflection on climate change through two delicate works. Performing his own composition, inspired by the work of Thomas Hitchcock, alongside Music to Watch a Puddle Dry by Maria del Pilar Miralles, he explores fragility, stillness, and environmental transformation. These quiet pieces invite the audience to engage in deep listening, evoking the subtle yet profound shifts in our changing world.
Francisco Rojas (1996, Spain) is a flute and piccolo performer based in Antwerp. His career spans chamber and orchestral music, with a focus on creating performances that immerse audiences in diverse sonic landscapes while addressing climate change concerns. He is also the producer and creator of The Flute Space, a podcast that serves as a platform for young artists. Currently, he is part of the artistic direction of Rhizome Ensemble and he is part of different music ensembles as Anima Duo.
Pictures of the performance © Jordi Coppers
Abstract Entities
Abstract Entities, Thomas Hitchcock's first institutional solo exhibition in Belgium, delves into the intersections of Art Nouveau and Europe’s fin de siècle cultural period and contemporary technological developments. Situated within the context of today’s global capitalism and digital shifts, he critically examines and juxtaposes themes of exploitation within a broader movement of retreating into interiority and dream-like realms.
Hitchcock’s newly created sculptural installation, within KIOSK’s former anatomical theater, also functions as an open platform for temporary interventions by Belgian art students. A multitude of different interventions across several media will take place throughout the exhibition period, including performances, music, collective readings, talks, workshops, discussions, body practices, poetry, and screenings – starting with the first contributions during the opening.
This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Phileas - The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art, and with the support of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport (BMKOES) of Austria.
