Thierry Grootaers constructs intricate and dynamic canvases by virtue of his remarkable painting techniques and idiosyncratic manipulation of colors. This exhibition revolves, both profoundly and comprehensively, around the theme of “Reverie”. “Reverie” denotes a thought-provoking and creative progression that surmounts the constraints of reality and meanders freely, embodying an exploration and manifestation of boundless potentialities.

In this exhibition, the artist, through his acute observations of daily life, figures and the environment, as well as his unique expressions of color and emotion, presents his exclusive world of thoughts and creativity. This is not merely a painting exhibition; rather, it is a journey that leads the audience to step into the wondrous world of Thierry Grootaers' psyche, an artistic space brimming with exotic beauty.

This exhibition will showcase 50 paintings created by Thierry Grootaers  between 2012 and 2023, delineating the rich trajectory of his artistic pursuits. Visitors will find themselves immersed in his singular creative realm, sensing the extraordinary allure of reverie. Each piece serves as a psychic gateway bridging art and contemplation, unlocking a portal to the innermost self, facilitating a profound resonance with the artist.

About the artist

Born in Bilzen, Belgium in 1974, he graduated from the Liège Academy of Fine Arts in 1998. Employing vivid colors and intuitive brushstrokes, he reconstructs scenes of daily life anchored in fragments sourced from vintage lifestyle magazines. His artworks assemble diverse scales and viewpoints, subsequently deconstructing and interrogating the narrative wherein consumerism chases after happiness, unearthing the hidden facets within the so-called “ideal life”.

Within his oeuvre, the interplay between humans and objects holds equal sway. Ranging from remote controls, through furniture, to automobiles, there exists no predefined hierarchical order of symbols. The facial features and contours of the figures are culled from old magazines. Against the backdrop of his chromatic palette, these faces and outlines blend in as organically as the commonplace objects surrounding them. It is only under particular moods or postures that expansive colored areas spring to life, suffused with vitality.

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