Abstract artist based in Savannah, GA

Femke Schoonman is an abstract painter from the Netherlands, currently obtaining her bachelor’s degree in painting at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The artwork of Femke explores the intricate beauty of often overlooked moments, unraveling hidden meanings and inviting viewers to contemplate the profound insights found within the seemingly mundane. Using a combination of intuitive, abstract marks and elements of design, she shapes each piece, exploring both topics of contrast and tension. Each piece highlights the relationship between precision and spontaneity within her creative process by exploring intuitive marks shaped by structured elements of solid paint.

Femke attributes her four imaginary childhood friends to the way she sees the world around her, personifying little moments like the gentle breeze against your skin or the movement of the tides. Drawing inspiration from elements of design, Femke fearlessly reevaluates and recontextualizes the uncontrollable aspects of these moments, seamlessly integrating control and intentionality into their artwork while honoring the inherent unpredictability that defines life itself.