Lieven Deconinck (b. 1978, Belgium) is a prominent mid-career artist recognized for his innovative fusion of mediums, including printmaking, silkscreening, and painting. Formerly a key member of the acclaimed collective Leo Gabin, Deconinck has carved out a distinctive solo practice that explores the tensions between digital and physical realms. Drawing on his background in printmaking, he merges traditional techniques with industrial processes-such as silkscreening, gestural abstraction, and collage-resulting in a compelling interplay between original and replicated imagery.
Deconinck's works, often created on industrial surfaces like PVC panels, reflect a deep engagement with the complexities of digital culture and its intersection with materiality. By rejecting the decorative qualities of painting, his atmospheric silkscreens invite thoughtful engagement with layered conceptual narratives. Themes of replication, technological mediation, and the interplay between virtual and physical spaces are central to his practice.
Shaped by his formative years with Leo Gabin, Deconinck expands on the collective's legacy of found imagery and cultural critique, pushing the boundaries of abstraction to offer fresh insights into the complexities of contemporary life. His multifaceted approach challenges conventional perceptions of painting, inviting audiences into a dialogue about the increasingly mediated nature of reality and the evolving relationship between technology and human experience.