NOIR LUCIEN GILSON BELGIUM, 1988

Trained at Saint-Luc in Liège, NOIR Artist explores the complexity of modern life through a dynamic and ever-evolving artistic approach. His work spans painting, drawing, monumental frescoes, mural art, trompe-l'œil, decoration, and urban design, initially delving into dark and tension-filled worlds. Over time, his distinctive graphic style has emerged, blending spray paint, brushwork, torn paper, advertising imagery, and superhero references. He experiments with virtual reality for his drafts and envisions incorporating sculpture into his work. His signature remains rooted in deep blacks, occasionally contrasted by touches of gold or vibrant color. Fascinated by the fleeting nature of information, NOIR Artist examines the way contemporary society is overwhelmed by an excess of visual stimuli. In his compositions, there are no direct links between characters and texts; instead, his works mirror a world where perception is continuously shaped and distorted by relentless streams of advertising and media. The saturation of images and messages creates an intentional sense of visual overload, preventing the eye from resting—a deliberate reflection of modern existence. His "Fragments" series embodies this artistic philosophy, blending hyperrealism, surrealism, pop art, and tattoo aesthetics. Within these layered compositions, he seeks a delicate balance between intricate realism and imaginative abstraction, infusing his work with poetic and lighthearted undertones. Each fragment invites multiple perspectives, allowing viewers to forge their own interpretations and uncover new meanings within the intricate interplay of form and message.