"My work invites introspection and is meant to convey both tranquility and strength."
Patrick van Riemsdijk (NL, 1986) is an abstract painter based in Amsterdam. He grew up in a family of artists and believes painting should come from intuition rather than intention. His works build up slowly through layers of colour, texture and experimentation, with no fixed outcome in mind. Drawing on Japanese aesthetics and a love of simplicity, he turns personal experiences into abstract paintings that leave room for viewers to find their own story. Three years on Mallorca shaped his practice, and each painting tries to capture a feeling, an energy or a fleeting moment that words cannot hold.