LIMEN — The Threshold of Art
Each piece is a passage. Between presence and absence, between silence and revelation. Welcome to my galery. Welcome to LIMEN.
Gallery of Recent Sold Works
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SOLD : "Shadows of the Louvre"
Original painting.
A solitary figure stands in the geometric silence of the Louvre. The composition plays with light, shadow, and architectural tension, evoking mystery and timeless contemplation.
Price : $3,400 -
SOLD : "Beyond the Clouds"
Original painting.
A lone wanderer gazes upon Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, framed by radiant skies. A dialogue between human solitude and divine vastness, capturing LIMEN’s metaphysical signature.
Price : $2,300 -
SOLD : "Silent Symphony"
Original painting.
At the edge of Sydney’s Opera House, under a celestial moon, a silent figure faces the immensity of space and sound. A meditation on silence, architecture, and destiny.
Price : $2,300
About liMEn
I am Orfeo Limen, a Belgian painter, 69 years old.
My path into art was not a choice but an inheritance. My father placed the first brush in my hand when I was a child. Since then, painting has never left me.
My style draws inspiration from metaphysical masters such as Giorgio de Chirico, while weaving in personal memories, monuments, and literary references that marked my youth.
LIMEN — FAQ
Answers about LIMEN, the works, and how to inquire.
Who is LIMEN?
I am a Belgian painter. I grew up with brushes in the house, and I inherited the discipline from my father. My work explores liminal spaces—between presence and absence, stillness and revelation. I have been painting for many years, though mostly in silence. My works found their way into private collections and small auctions, passed from hand to hand through word of mouth. I never sought visibility, nor did I ever imagine myself on a platform like Instagram. But close friends and collectors convinced me that it was time to open a window — to let my paintings breathe beyond the studio walls.
What is your artistic approach?
I build quiet architectures and place a solitary figure within them. The mood is influenced by metaphysical painters such as Giorgio de Chirico and the cinematic stillness of Edward Hopper, yet the emotion is my own.
Do you sell originals and giclées?
For each work, there is a single original painting and a limited giclée edition of 21, each numbered and signed. Originals are oil on canvas; giclées are museum-grade pigment prints. Availability is indicated on each work’s page.
How can I acquire a piece?
I do not sell through the website. Please contact me directly via the Inquiries page or Instagram. Exclusive sales open periodically; joining early is recommended.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. I ship worldwide with secure packaging and insurance. Originals are handled with bespoke logistics; giclées ship within a reasonable time frame. Framing is available upon request.
Do works come with a certificate?
Yes. Every original and every giclée comes with a signed certificate of authenticity (COA) and edition details.
Do you accept commissions?
I occasionally accept private commissions that align with my universe. Share a location, a memory, or a symbol you wish to explore, and I will tell you if it fits.
Can I use your images commercially?
No. Purchasing a work does not grant reproduction rights. All images and artworks remain © LIMEN. Please contact me for licensing inquiries.
Step into my world
Every canvas I paint carries a part of my story. Alongside each original, I release only 21 signed giclées, for a few chosen hands.
While my works sometimes travel through auctions or galleries, here you are closer to me.
If you wish to hold one, or to ask me directly, you can reach me in Inquiries.