Benjamin Schoones works with self-produced, modified and ready-made objects, which he brings together in spatial installations, sometimes complemented by text, sound or performance.

In his practice, he investigates how the alienation of objects manifests itself within different systems, and what forms of bodily and affective resonance emerge from this. This results in a visceral experience that moves between ambiguity, recognition and discomfort. In this process, the original functions and meanings of objects are disrupted, transforming them into alienated mediators between body, space and perception.

His work is situated within a context in which objects are continuously consumed, appropriated and redefined within shifting networks of value and visibility. From this perspective, he explores their relationship to the human body, addressing themes such as tension, exhaustion and alienation, as well as the impossibility of fully relating to or grounding oneself within these constantly changing conditions. In response, he seeks to slow down the viewer and create space for a more attentive experience of the moment of interaction.

He holds an MFA from the Piet Zwart Institute in Rotterdam (2025) and a BFA from St. Joost School of Art & Design (2022).