About Ilona
My work explores the intersection between observation and imagination. I am inspired by everyday things: plants, animals, people, and fleeting moments captured in my phone's camera roll. I often begin with a simple topic, something seemingly insignificant, and as I work, the story emerges naturally.
My work often carries a moody, atmospheric quality, capturing a glimpse into a moment that could be either mundane or pivotal, depending on the story the viewer creates. I invite interpretation, allowing each piece to serve as a space for personal reflection and storytelling.
Process
Printmaking
I work with aquatint, drawn to its rich tonal depth and the interplay of light and shadow. The methodical nature of printmaking is integral to my practice.
As the image gradually reveals itself, the process introduces an element of unpredictability and impressions evolve beyond my initial intent.
To create my images, I use a combination of more textured wax pencils and varnish to obtain a pencil-like feeling. Each print is pulled by hand on high quality paper.
Process
Oil Painting
My paintings are mostly still lifes and landscapes with organic shapes and subjects, harmonious, neutral colours and visible varying brushstrokes.
I started exploring oil painting as a way to experiment with color and create a contrast in my practice between slow and methodical printmaking and more instantaneous faster all prima painting.
Group Exhibitions
- 21/06/2025 – 21/09/2025 Collective Roots: Innerscapes of Healing, Plek Brussels, Brussels Belgium
- 29/03/2025 – 25/05/2025 Prijs Frans Dille, Museum Platin-Moretus, Antwerp Belgium
- 24/11/2024 – 12/01/2025 De Kunstwedstrijd Vrije Grafiek, CC Zwaneberg, Heist-op-den-Berg BelgiumAdd your first text block here.
Magazine & Online Features
- 05/2025 Suboart Magazine, Print Issue Nr. 37
- 03/2025 Visual Art Journal, Issue Nr. 21
- 05/2023 Pigeon Review
- 01/2023 Suboart Magazine, "Rising Stars: Ilona Rinne"
Other Features
- 20/06/2025 – 21/06/2025 Large-scale banners at festival, Od'Us Festival, Dentergem, Belgium
- 09/05/2025 – 11/05/2025 Large-scale banners at playing field Berkenveldplein, Kunstgrillen Hexpo, BarVIZart, Wilrijk, Belgium
