The works of Dutch artist Siiri Spronken embody pure painting, fully embracing all visual elements such as color, canvas, brushwork, and contrasts. Instead of clearly defined perspectives, figures, or forms, her paintings create an immersive sense of color and spatial depth, where boundaries blur and colors gently merge. Yet, the images feel complete and self-contained, like a protective world where the depicted figures interact with one another, shielded from the outside.



In this harmonious unity, the essential themes take center stage: the interplay between man and woman, mother and child, intimate portraits, and the connections between humans and animals. Despite their apparent simplicity, the paintings reveal narrative depth and complexity. Even without an explicit storyline, they evoke a sense of togetherness and protection, visually conveying moods and emotions. Through her restrained and somewhat stylized approach, Spronken creates a visual world that invites the viewer in without making them feel like a distant observer.