Fleur Schouten

I am a contemporary artist exploring movement, atmosphere and emotion through abstract painting. My work is driven by texture, colour and the physical process of building a surface layer by layer.
I am particularly drawn to the tension between control and spontaneity. Some works emerge from an initial idea, while others develop intuitively through the interaction of colour, texture and gesture.
Although my work moves across different styles and visual approaches, there is a recurring interest in energy, depth and the relationship between opposing forces. I want my paintings to leave room for interpretation and allow the viewer to experience something personal within the work.
My paintings are created as original, one-of-a-kind works, with an emphasis on atmosphere, texture and a strong physical presence.