Maykel Schoonus

Art beyond the obvious.

Art doesn't have to explain everything. In fact, the most compelling stories often emerge from what remains unseen.

My work moves between painting, street art, photography and digital art. Sometimes raw and outspoken, sometimes quiet and almost unnoticed. But always with a story that reaches beyond the image itself.

As a student at the Academy of Fine Arts and Education in Tilburg and having earned a Master's degree in Modern and Contemporary Art History from Leiden University, I draw inspiration from a wide range of images, ideas and influences. Art history, to me, is not a set of rules but an endless source of inspiration. From classical painting to contemporary visual culture. From traditional techniques to experiments with 3D and generative AI.

I'm drawn to images that stir something within us. Images that surprise, challenge or simply raise questions. Images that reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary and invite viewers to discover something entirely different from what I originally intended.

Because to me, art is never a finished story. It truly begins the moment someone looks at it.

On this website, you'll find a selection of my work. Take your time, explore the details and let your imagination do the rest. And if you ever have the chance to experience a piece in person, take it. Some stories simply cannot be captured on a screen.

Look closer. Think further. Make it your own.