HISTORICAL ICONS

Nik is drawn to those rare individuals who leave a lasting mark on the world—not only through historic achievements, but simply by being unapologetically themselves. He's fascinated by personalities that transcend time, the kind that linger in our collective memory like cultural tattoos. From Marilyn Monroe's effortless allure to Julius Caesar's commanding presence, these icons serve as recurring muses in Nik's work—symbols of presence, identity, and the power of being fully seen.

SACRED ANIMALS

For Nik Baeyens, animals are pure magic. Their raw instincts and quiet sensitivities remind us of a natural wisdom humans often forget—especially while scrolling or arguing online. Unapologetically themselves, animals inspire Nik more than any self-help guru or LinkedIn post ever could.

His art channels that spirit. Through spray paint, stencils, and street-art energy, Nik pays tribute to the wild—furry, feathery, and deeply mystical. There's humor, there's edge, and there's a whole lot of heart.

One world. One love. Always a little wild (in the most peaceful way possible). 🐾

TWISTED REALITY

Let's face it—reality is already strange. Nik simply nudges it a little further.

In his Twisted Reality series, he takes well-known visuals—icons from pop culture, advertising, and branding—and rewires them. The result is a bold remix of the familiar, designed to provoke that instant visual "wait, what?" moment. Hand-painted and screenprinted with a punch of pop art and a wink of satire, these works play with recognition and subversion in equal measure.

You'll recognize the shapes, but not the meaning.

With Twisted Reality, Nik tears through the polished illusion of modern life, exposing what he calls "truth in disguise." The series is vibrant, chaotic, and often humorous—until the humor cuts a little too close to home.

ABOUT NIK BAEYENS

Nik Baeyens is a Belgian artist and designer whose work explores the beauty, intensity and transience of life. His art is a visual reminder to stay awake, stay curious, and fully present — because life is short, but very beautiful.

Today, he translates that commercial past into a vibrant visual practice. Through hand painting, screen printing and stencil work, he constructs bold, layered images and objects that walk the line between the iconic and the personal — playful yet precise, poetic yet grounded.... And >>

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