Jesse Litjens

Jesse Litjens is a contemporary painter who transforms fleeting moments of everyday life into intimate, carefully observed paintings. Drawn from encounters with people, places, objects and passing scenes, his work begins with notes, photographs and sketches, which evolve into images that move beyond their original source.

Working primarily in small formats, Litjens uses oil and acrylic paint, often incorporating pumice to build texture and presence. His paintings balance spontaneity and concentration, seeking an organic quality that feels less designed than discovered. Through each work, he aims to give a fleeting experience a lasting, independent life, inviting viewers to pause and encounter the beauty of the everyday anew.

Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Royal Academy of Arts The Hague, 2025.