Both humoristic and activist, Erik van Lieshout is known for his visceral videos in which he often plays a central role, shown in environments of his own making: installations whose rough, bricolaged forms belie their sophistication. Whilst his immediate subject matter is often directly influenced by the political and social context of the Netherlands, Erik’s work provocatively raises issues that are relevant across Europe and beyond, from immigration and integration, to class and gentrification and the position of minorities and outsiders. Despite these serious topics, his work can be outrageously funny, using satire to reveal the failings of our society.