Dedéia MEIRELLES
BS Galleria Brussels presents Tapestries in Choreography, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Dedéia Meirelles. Bringing together four new works created especially for the occasion, the exhibition marks the artist’s first presentation in Belgium and offers a reflection on the intersections between textile art, sculpture, installation, and functional objects.
A self-taught multidisciplinary artist, Dedéia Meirelles has developed a practice centered on reclaimed materials, embroidery, stitching, and hand-sewn constructions. Her work transforms threads, textiles, grids, mesh, and found elements into three- dimensional structures that expand the traditional boundaries of textile art, occupying space as sculptural presences.
In Tapestries in Choreography, the artist presents works conceived as bodies in relation. Two of the pieces incorporate functional elements, approaching the realm of furniture, while the others assume a more sculptural character. Together, they establish a spatial choreography in which forms, volumes, and textures are articulated through a continuous dialogue between contemplation and experience.
The exhibition title stems from the idea that choreography does not belong solely to the human body. As in ballet, where each movement guides the dancer toward an artistically calculated destination, Meirelles’ works are arranged according to relationships of proximity, balance, and displacement. The pieces engage with one another and with the architecture of the gallery, creating an open composition capable of assuming new configurations and meanings with each installation.
Questions related to the feminine sphere, belonging, social dynamics, and human connection run throughout the artist’s practice. The act of stitching, joining, and interweaving materials becomes a metaphor for the ties that connect individuals, stories, and different social contexts.
Occupying BS Galleria Brussels, a gallery dedicated to collectible design and functional art, Dedéia Meirelles presents a body of work that resists rigid categorization. Her practice moves fluidly between art, craft, design, and sculpture, reaffirming the power of hand-making as a contemporary artistic language.
Artist-led guided tour with Dedéia Meirelles, followed by drinks
More than a guided visit, the event is an invitation to experience the spirit that guides Dedéia Meirelles’ practice: collecting stories, creating connections, and weaving meaningful bonds between people, materials, and places.
The evening will conclude with refreshments, offering a relaxed setting for conversation, exchange, and connection.
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by appointment (caio@bsgalleria.com)
Rue de l'Aqueduc Waterleidingsstraat, 102 (Morbin doorbell)
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BS Galleria is a functional art gallery with locations in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to mid-century collectible design and contemporary design, with a particular focus on works by Brazilian artists and designers.
Its curatorial program brings together practitioners whose work operates at the intersection of art, design, and craftsmanship. Spanning generations and disciplines, the gallery’s selection reflects a commitment to material experimentation, cultural narratives, and the enduring dialogue between function and artistic expression. Each work is chosen not only for its aesthetic and technical qualities, but also for its capacity to introduce meaning, identity, and cultural depth into residential, hospitality, and commercial environments.
Alongside its curated collection, BS Galleria collaborates selectively with architects, interior designers, developers, and private collectors on commissioned projects. When a space calls for a site-specific intervention or a unique artistic response, the gallery facilitates a dialogue between artist, client, and architecture, resulting in works conceived in direct relation to their context.
Every commission remains grounded in the artist’s own practice and visual language. Rather than customization, the process seeks to create singular works that preserve artistic integrity while responding thoughtfully to the character and narrative of a space.
Through its activities in Brazil and Europe, BS Galleria promotes contemporary creative production within an international context, fostering meaningful exchanges between artists, collectors, institutions, and the built environment.