H 30.0 x W 20.0 x D 1.0 cm

The basis for Van Lier’s work lies in geometry: the circle, the square and the ellipse. Although Van Lier’s work always appears clear and defined, it is never distant or cold. The tension between rational structure and sensory experience is a recurring feature. His use of monochromatic surfaces enhances the clarity of the forms while evoking a certain emotional resonance. The materials he uses-varying from corten steel, aluminum and stainless steel to MDF, dibond and glass-all contribute to the visual and physical experience of the work. The materiality is never decorative, but is entirely at the service of the form.