°1994 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.
Solo exhibitions
(forthcoming), Nicodim Gallery, Los Angels (US) ‘A whimsy odyssey’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
‘If only’, Nicodim Gallery, New York, (US)
‘Dusk till Dawn’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
‘A Veil of Thoughts’, Gallery Vacancy, Shanghai, (CN)
‘Soft Thoughts’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
Group exhibitions
(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)
‘Summer Escape’, GAA Gallery, Provincetown, (US) ‘Disembodied II’, Nicodim Gallery, New York, (US)
‘Walking, running, falling’, L21 Gallery, (ES)
‘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)
‘Universes 3’, WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong (CN) ‘L’Heure Bleue’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Antwerp, (BE)
‘Arcades’, Base Alpha, Antwerp, (BE) ‘Huisje tuintje galeristje’ KOP VZW, Antwerp, (BE) ‘Velvet ropes’, gifc. Showhouse JayJay, Antwerp, (BE)
‘Schilderwerken’, Souterrain, Antwerp, (BE)
Fairs
(forthcoming), Nicodim Gallery, The Armory, New York (US) 'CAN Art Fair', PLUS-ONE Gallery, Ibiza (ES) ‘Art Brussels’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Brussels (BE)
‘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)
ECHOES OF THE UNSEEN’ Published by MER. Borgerhoff & Lamberigts & OOPP (PLUs-ONE Gallery)
‘Soft Thoughts’ Published by PLUS-ONE Gallery
Laurens Legiers Untitled (Red Leaves), 2023 Oil on canvas 77.5 x 62.5 cm (framed) 75 x 60 cm (unframed)
Laurens Legiers Untitled (blue mountains with leaves), 2023 Oil on canvas 160 x 130 cm (unframed) 162.5 x 132.5 cm (framed)
Laurens Legiers Untitled (brown vines and red lilies), 2023 Oil on canvas 160 x 130 cm (unframed) 162.5 x 132.5 cm (framed)
Laurens Legiers Untitled (Snowy Barnicles and Sea Stars), 2024 Oil on canvas 120 x 95 cm (unframed) 122,5 x 97,5 cm (framed)
Laurens Legiers Untitled (Night Flower), 2024 Oil on canvas 75 x 60 cm (unframed) 77.5 x 62.5 cm (framed)
Laurens Legiers The first time they met, 2024 Pencil on paper 50 x 38 cm (unframed) 64 x 55 cm (framed)
Laurens Legiers He was fine with it, 2024 Pencil on paper 50 x 38 cm (unframed) 64 x 55 cm (framed)