There’s Parra the painter, the musician, the fashion designer, the former skateboarder, the graphic designer... Some prefer him with a brush, others on wheels or behind turntables, ultimately it is undeniable that this multifaceted individual has a fascinating side that might even make us a little jealous. However, he is not the only one of his kind, and versatility may even be the key to their success.

On the occasion of his second solo exhibition at the gallery, the Dutch artist presents a new series of paintings and drawings. There is more mystery and less pop compared to 2015. The woman has lost her bird-like beak, the brushstroke appears subtly, and the color palette is slightly darker. Landscapes and feminine silhouettes remain the only subjects embraced by the painter. However, the sobriety achieved here is counterbalanced by a more sophisticated composition than before. The exhibited drawings perfectly illustrate his gift for finding balance on the page with the tip of his pencil. Coherence and simplicity remain cardinal virtues in Parra's work. They seem to offer him an inexhaustible source of original ideas, while concealing the sweat that beads on the artist's brow as he works, revealing only the poetry.

Shrouded in a near-Art Deco grace, the works on display in Brussels shine with elegance.