ARTIST · THE HAGUE
Ronny Simon Ronny Simon (born 1955) is a Dutch visual artist born in Surabaya, Indonesia. A self-taught artist, he did not follow a conventional academic path. This independence gives him the freedom to experiment, work intuitively and continually re-examine his visual language.
ARTIST STATEMENT
For me, painting does not begin with an answer, but with a feeling. I am guided by color, form, movement and intuition. Images emerge during the painting process that I cannot always explain in advance. What begins as an idea or an emotional impulse may develop into something unexpected — a face, an encounter, a tension or a world that gradually reveals itself. The human figure is an important source of inspiration in my work. I am fascinated by what may lie behind a face, a posture or a gaze. Connection, intimacy, vulnerability and inner tension are
recurring themes. Sometimes the figures remain recognizable; at other times, they move towards abstraction. For me, it is in this space between the recognizable and the imagined that new possibilities emerge. Color is more than a visual tool. It can intensify an emotion, reveal a contrast or evoke a feeling for which words do not exist. Through layers, contrasts and visible brushstrokes, I seek to give
my work a direct, almost tangible presence. As a self-taught artist, I feel free to follow my own path without having to conform to a predefined style or method.
I want to keep experimenting, exploring and surprising myself. Each painting is a new discovery and an invitation to look beyond what is immediately recognizable.
I do not expect viewers to see what I have seen or feel what I have felt. My work is not a closed narrative. It can raise questions, invite different interpretations and touch each person in a different way. Ultimately, my work is not only about what is visible, but also about what may be sensed beyond it.
Based The Hague, Netherlands
Works with Painting, Drawing, Digital art
Practice Figurative
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