Pietertje van Splunter is an artist who explores the potential of color through various mediums, including paintings, videos, and spatial installations. Her work navigates the intersection of abstraction and representation, blending elements of conceptualism with pure painting.
In recent years, she has focused on paintings that draw inspiration from color systems such as the color wheel or swatch cards, serving as a basis for her vibrant and at times minimalist work. Through her art, she captivates viewers with a procession of hues and subtly shifting shapes, offering a visually captivating language that strikes a balance between being universally relatable and deeply personal.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including prestigious shows like the Venice Biennale in 2015, in countries such as Poland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand, South Korea, and the US.
Pietertje van Splunter is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and plays a key role as a Co-founder and organizer of exhibitions at the Quartair Contemporary Art Initiatives. She lives and works with her family in The Hague.
