Erik van Lieshout (Deurne, the Netherlands, 1968) is known for his controversial video installations and drawings that cross the boundaries of vulgarity and the most uncensored reality of society. Van Lieshout’s work, populist yet essentially very critical, is capable, with a witticism, of making the viewer feel uncomfortable; through it, we eventually realize the gravity of the subject matter at hand, and more importantly, we gain insight into the logic and thinking of the mentality being portrayed.
