The Geometry of Silence Gilbert Decock lived a life defined by the pursuit of essential forms. Born in 1928, the Belgian painter and sculptor spent over four decades refining a visual language that sought to strip away the unnecessary. His work emerged during a period of significant change in the Belgian art scene, positioning him as a central figure in post-war geometric abstraction. He was a man who found depth in simplicity, moving away from the complex compositions of his early years toward a style that was strict, powerful, and profoundly quiet. His approach to the canvas was one of in…