Laurens Legiers b. 1994

Biography
Laurens Legiers
Lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium.
 
Belgian painter Laurens Legiers takes inspiration from Romanticism, reinterpreting its celebration of emotion, imagination, and nature in a contemporary light. Drawing from the atmosphere and imagery of the late 18th century, his work reimagines classic motifs while creating serene, harmonious compositions. Legiers emphasizes the overall motif rather than fine details, resulting in soft, almost graphic visuals that serve as a canvas for his masterful play of light and shadow.
Working from memory and emotion, he simplifies and idealizes his subjects, balancing realistic elements with refined, symmetrical scenes that verge on the surreal. Beneath the tranquil surface of his paintings lies a subtle tension that captures the viewer’s attention. This is heightened by his skillful use of depth and perspective, contrasting sharp, precise edges in the foreground with softened backgrounds.
In recent works, Legiers pushes his experimentation further, incorporating varied textures and recurring elements such as water and raindrops. These additions add depth and dynamism while reinforcing his artistic evolution. Through this approach, Legiers builds a compelling visual language that blends timeless beauty with modern innovation.
Laurens Legiers is represented by Gallery Sofie Van de Velde.
Works
  • Laurens Legiers, Crossing paths, 2025
    Crossing paths, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Detour for the view, 2025
    Detour for the view, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Heading home, 2025
    Heading home, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Hint of longing, 2025
    Hint of longing, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Just passing by, 2025
    Just passing by, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Two Hills behind the Cave, 2025
    Two Hills behind the Cave, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, Veiled desire, 2025
    Veiled desire, 2025
  • Laurens Legiers, He was fine with it, 2024
    He was fine with it, 2024
  • Laurens Legiers, They are enjoying it, 2024
    They are enjoying it, 2024
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (Night Flower), 2024
    Untitled (Night Flower), 2024
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (Snowy Barnicles and Sea Stars), 2024
    Untitled (Snowy Barnicles and Sea Stars), 2024
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled ( Green leaves ), 2023
    Untitled ( Green leaves ), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled ( Green leaves with a sun Glare ), 2023
    Untitled ( Green leaves with a sun Glare ), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled ( Red leaves ), 2023
    Untitled ( Red leaves ), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled ( Ships with red lilies ), 2023
    Untitled ( Ships with red lilies ), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (brown vines and red lilies), 2023
    Untitled (brown vines and red lilies), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (green leaves and a sun glare), 2023
    Untitled (green leaves and a sun glare), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (red asparagus with snow river), 2023
    Untitled (red asparagus with snow river), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (Snow river with red leaves), 2023
    Untitled (Snow river with red leaves), 2023
  • Laurens Legiers, Untitled (Snow river with spiky mountains), 2023
    Untitled (Snow river with spiky mountains), 2023
Art Fairs
Bibliography
Laurens Legiers

Solo exhibitions
2024

'SQUINTING TO SEE MORE CLEARLY', Nicodim Gallery, Los Angeles (US)
‘A whimsy odyssey’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
2023

‘If only’, Nicodim Gallery, New York, (US)
2022

‘Dusk till Dawn’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
2021

‘A Veil of Thoughts’, Gallery Vacancy, Shanghai, (CN)
2020

‘Soft Thoughts’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
Group exhibitions

 
2024

(forthcoming), Group Show - Fundación Casa Santa Ana, Panama (PAN)
(forthcoming) ‘Tone Poem’, The Hole Gallery, Los Angeles, (US)
‘Aesthetic Echoes’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp (BE)
2023

‘Summer Escape’, GAA Gallery, Provincetown, (US)
‘Disembodied II’, Nicodim Gallery, New York, (US)
2022

‘Walking, running, falling’, L21 Gallery, (ES)
2021

‘Rewinding’, Nino Mier Gallery, Los Angeles, (USA)
Art Rotterdam, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Rotterdam, (NL)
‘An absolute reality’, Tuesday to Friday, Valencia, (ES)
‘Nature Morte’, The Hole, New York, (USA)
‘Quixotic’, Ramp Gallery, London, (UK)
‘Lost In Translation’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
2020

‘Universes 3’, WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong (CN)
‘L’Heure Bleue’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
2019

‘Arcades’, Base Alpha, Antwerp, (BE)
‘Huisje tuintje galeristje’ KOP VZW, Antwerp, (BE)
‘Velvet ropes’, gifc. Showhouse JayJay, Antwerp, (BE)
2018

‘Schilderwerken’, Souterrain, Antwerp, (BE)
Fairs

 
2024

(forthcoming), Nicodim Gallery, The Armory, New York (US)
'CAN Art Fair', PLUS-ONE Gallery, Ibiza (ES)
‘Art Brussels’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Brussels (BE)
2023

‘Art antwerp’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp (BE)
‘Art Cologne’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Cologne (DE)
‘Enter Art Fair’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Copenhagen (DK)
‘CAN Art Fair’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Ibiza (ES)
‘Art Brussels’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Brussels, (BE)
‘Taipei Dangdai’, Gallery Vacancy, Taipei, Taiwan, (TW)
‘Felix Art Fair’, Gallery Vacancy, Los Angeles, (US)
‘Felix Art Fair’, Nicodim Gallery, Los Angels, (US)
‘Art Rotterdam’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Rotterdam, (NL)
 

Bibliography

2024

ECHOES OF THE UNSEEN’
Published by MER. Borgerhoff & Lamberigts & OOPP (PLUs-ONE Gallery)
2020

‘Soft Thoughts’
Published by PLUS-ONE Gallery