Andre van Lier
Dutch, b. 1951
André van Lier is part of the tradition of concrete art as such his sculptural work is that of an artist, a designer and an architect. André was born in Den Hague and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (1966-1971).
He became a well-known abstract architect, sculptor, and environmental artist, working on a large scale.
Questions about Andre
Who is Andre van Lier?
André van Lier is a Dutch artist, born in The Hague in 1951, who works in the tradition of concrete art as sculptor, designer and architect. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (1966-1971).
What is his 'Hexametric' series?
The Hexametric works — in glass, wood and acrylic — explore geometry derived from the hexagon: folding lines, ellipses and structures reduced to their essential form, in the spirit of concrete art.
Does he only make small sculptures?
No — he is also known for large-scale abstract architecture, sculpture and environmental art. With The Lane he shows intimate sculptural pieces that carry the same rigour.