Hixtril – Sven Mariën
(b.1980) Vilvoorde, Belgium
Graphic designer & Founding Partner at De Kruitfabriek – MADlion
Graphictraces (2015 – present)
An ongoing series of intricate, mixed-media collage works defined by rich textures and layered compositions. Drawing inspiration from the intersection of street art, mid-century advertising, and graphic design, the series incorporates elements such as vintage magazines, bold typography, Letraset transfers, and expressive paintwork, creating a dynamic and tactile visual dialogue.
Exhibitions & Publications (2005- 2015)
December 2012
Mad Art-Expo @Madtiger – group show
Vilvoorde, Belgium
April 2012
Play Imaginative – Custom Mickey Showcase -group show
Suntec City, Singapore
Februari 2010
Apetown expo
Fish & Chips , Antwerp, Belgium
September 2008
Brickboy – series 2 design
March 2007
GIMME SHELTER – group show
ANNO DOMINI Gallery San Jose, California
Oktober 2006
Dot Dot Dash: Designer Toys, Action Figures And Character Art (book)
gestalten – Berlin, Germany
April 2006
18th ‘Independent Arts’- Festival – group show
Sint-Niklaas
March 2006
The Fish magazine N°5
March 2006
Solo expo @ Gordon & Veronica
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
December 2005
Kontrast exhibition / M-A-F (Music Art Forum) / 250 Matryoshka
Modenatie Antwerp, Belgium
September 2005
Abolut Rasberri Street Campaign
Antwerp, Belgium
April 2005
Play Imaginative Trexi Series 1 – Collection
Singapore
December 2004
Vinyl Will Kill: An Inside Look At The Designer Toy Pheomenon (book)
Jeremyville