Matthijs Scholten is a Dutch artist whose work has been shown across Europe, the USA and beyond, from PAN Amsterdam to fairs in London and Chicago. His paintings combine expressive gestures, bold color and symbolic forms. He often draws inspiration from street textures and overlooked urban fragments, using them as a departure point for more abstract, emotionally charged compositions.
Bouquet of Carnivorous Flowers, 2024
In this interview, Scholten reflects on how intuition, freedom and tension between chaos and order guide his practice. He discusses how he resists formulaic rules and focuses instead on letting imagery emerge organically. The result is a visual language that invites connection, vulnerability and reflection.
12 October 2025
