Artworks

Randoald Sabbe (1973) is a renowned graphic designer whose extensive experience in independent art practice is combined with an intuitive approach to studying and creating visual design and imagery. Sabbe delves into the origins and ownership of images, raising questions about their meaning and implications. He reevaluates concepts such as time perception, originality, attribution, re-usability, interpretation, and copyright. With a disarming perspective, he transforms familiar elements into new visual concepts.

Sabbe's collection of paintings is unique, with each image, although potentially repainted multiple times, remaining original and signed by different artists. Words like "AGE ACT AIM" typographically illustrate his thoughts on the subject matter. Four characters across generations engage in various activities, leading to reflections on life and the relevance of creativity and design.

Time is a recurring theme in Sabbe's work, seen in his typographic paintings and other pieces. Elements like powder grains in chalk drawings and withered leaves symbolize the passage of time. Sabbe's work is infused with personal experiences and memories, creating a Wikipedia-like narrative that evolves over time. His art is a blend of existing elements and new connections, often requiring a second look to fully appreciate. It is both exciting and liberating, always implying more than what is initially visible.