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Nicolaas Maathuis Art

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Nicolaas Maathuis is a Dutch visual artist and designer who lives and works in Buren, the Netherlands. Born in Deventer, he followed a varied educational and professional path, studying at the ArtEZ Conservatory, the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, and the University of Amsterdam. His interests have encompassed music, pedagogy, visual art, and law, contributing to a practice that moves across different disciplines and forms of creative expression. Maathuis works in painting, drawing, ceramics, furniture, and applied art. His work brings together artistic exploration and functional design, often translating visual ideas into objects intended for everyday surroundings. Across these different media, his approach is characterised by simplified forms, a strong use of colour, and an appreciation for the qualities of handmade and hand-drawn elements. Moving between two-dimensional works and three-dimensional objects, Maathuis explores a broad range of materials, formats, and practical applications. His practice encompasses both autonomous artworks and functional pieces, allowing artistic expression to extend beyond the traditional boundaries of painting and sculpture into domestic and everyday environments. Based in Buren in the Netherlands, Maathuis continues to work across visual art and design, developing objects and images that combine a distinctive visual character with an interest in the relationship between art, craftsmanship, and daily life.
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Artist: Nicolaas Maathuis
Christmas Set (Large) - Ceramic and Plywood Nativity Scene
Christmas Set (Large) - Ceramic and Plywood Nativity Scene

Christmas Set (Large) - Ceramic and Plywood Nativity Scene

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Christmas Group (Large) is a ceramic nativity scene by Dutch artist and designer Nicolaas Maathuis. The set consists of 16 individually formed ceramic figures presented in a wooden s...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood, Glaze

Landscape II, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 35 x 40 cm Painting
Landscape II, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 35 x 40 cm Painting

Landscape II, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 35 x 40 cm Painting

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis works with simplified forms, colour and painterly compositions. Landscape II is executed in gouache on cardboard, with green, blue, sienna and earthy t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Still Life, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 60 x 45 cm Painting
Still Life, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 60 x 45 cm Painting

Still Life, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 60 x 45 cm Painting

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Nicolaas Maathuis is a Dutch artist whose paintings explore simplified forms and relationships between colour and composition. His Still Life is executed in gouache on cardboard, wit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Still Life I, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 30 cm, Signed
Still Life I, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 30 cm, Signed

Still Life I, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 30 cm, Signed

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Nicolaas Maathuis is a Dutch artist working across painting, drawing, ceramics, furniture and applied art. Still Life Drawing I depicts a bowl of fruit and other objects arranged on ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Extended Edition, 2024
Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Extended Edition, 2024

Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Extended Edition, 2024

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The Small Christmas Group by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis is a handmade ceramic nativity scene featuring 13 solid, hand-formed figures. In addition to the traditional nativity grou...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood

Large Abstract Room Divider - Gouache on Paper, Wood and Perspex
Large Abstract Room Divider - Gouache on Paper, Wood and Perspex

Large Abstract Room Divider - Gouache on Paper, Wood and Perspex

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This large room divider by Dutch artist and designer Nicolaas Maathuis combines an original abstract painting with a functional piece of furniture. The composition features colourful...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Wood, Paper, Gouache

Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Standard Edition, 2024
Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Standard Edition, 2024

Christmas Set (Small) - Ceramic Nativity Scene, Standard Edition, 2024

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The Small Christmas Group by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis is a handmade ceramic nativity scene combining traditional Christmas imagery with a restrained, tactile approach to materi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood

Still Life II, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 35 cm, Singed
Still Life II, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 35 cm, Singed

Still Life II, Charcoal Drawing on Scratched Paper, 25 x 35 cm, Singed

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis works across painting, drawing, ceramics, furniture and applied art. Still Life Drawing II combines charcoal with a specially scratched paper surface t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Ceramic Fruit Bowl III, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture
Ceramic Fruit Bowl III, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

Ceramic Fruit Bowl III, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The ceramic fruit bowl features a repeated pattern of circular openings that creates a contrast between the solid ceramic and the spaces within its surface. The regular arrangement g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Landscape I, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 45 x 60 cm Painting
Landscape I, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 45 x 60 cm Painting

Landscape I, Contemporary Gouache on Cardboard, 45 x 60 cm Painting

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Nicolaas Maathuis is a Dutch artist whose work explores simplified forms, colour and painterly observation. In Landscape I, broad areas of blue, red, ochre and warm earth tones are l...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Ceramic Fruit Bowl II, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture
Ceramic Fruit Bowl II, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

Ceramic Fruit Bowl II, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The ceramic bowl is characterised by an openwork structure of repeated circular shapes. The pattern creates a balance between solid material and negative space, giving the vessel a d...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Ceramic Fruit Bowl I, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture
Ceramic Fruit Bowl I, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

Ceramic Fruit Bowl I, Openwork Design, Handmade 45 cm Sculpture

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The ceramic fruit bowl features an openwork surface made up of numerous circular openings, creating a light, almost lace-like appearance while maintaining a clearly defined rounded f...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

FLORAL OUD IX
FLORAL OUD IX

FLORAL OUD IX

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD IX is a ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. The rounded vessel rises into a narrower, elongated neck covered with individually crafted ceramic flowers,...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD I
FLORAL OUD I

FLORAL OUD I

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD I is a ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. The rounded vessel is decorated with individually crafted ceramic flowers placed across the body, with addit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD V
FLORAL OUD V

FLORAL OUD V

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD V is a ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis, characterised by its elongated form and distinctive floral decoration. Ceramic flowers are arranged around t...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD VI

FLORAL OUD VI

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD VI is a slender ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. Its elongated body is combined with a narrow neck and a sculptural floral detail around the upper s...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD II
FLORAL OUD II

FLORAL OUD II

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD II is a tall ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. Its elongated form is crowned by an abundant arrangement of individually crafted ceramic flowers, with...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD VIII

FLORAL OUD VIII

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD VIII is a ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. Its tall, slender form is almost completely surrounded by individually crafted ceramic flowers in the upp...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD VII

FLORAL OUD VII

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD VII is a ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. The rounded vessel is decorated with a narrow arrangement of ceramic flowers around the upper edge and a f...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD IV

FLORAL OUD IV

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD IV is a rounded ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. The vessel features a band of individually crafted ceramic flowers around the upper section, with a...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

FLORAL OUD III
FLORAL OUD III

FLORAL OUD III

By Nicolaas Maathuis

Located in Winterswijk, NL

FLORAL OUD III is a tall, elongated ceramic memorial urn by Dutch artist Nicolaas Maathuis. The vertical form is finished with a subtle arrangement of ceramic flowers around the uppe...

Category

2010s Realist Nicolaas Maathuis Art

Materials

Ceramic

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