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Timothy Van Oorschot

Timothy

Van Oorschot

From an early age, I was always creating with my hands. After studying fine art and advertising, and later working in interior design, I felt the need to change — to let go of my mind and follow my feelings and intuition. I began again with my hands, returning to the most direct way of expressing myself.

Philosophy

I am anti-perfection. Beauty lives in the crooked tree, the misshapen apple, the unintended line. My work embraces imperfection, spontaneity, and raw emotion. Inspired by Cobra art and outsider art, I reject rigid rules and boundaries. I create quickly, instinctively, and honestly, allowing the unexpected to appear.

From “Who Am I?” to “Who Are We?”

At first, my work revolved around the face — a reflection of identity and emotion, asking the question Who am I? Over time, new forms emerged:

  • Hands, symbols of embracing, uplifting, and holding.

  • Feet, standing for strength, grounding, and stability — both together with others and within myself.

  • Natural elements, such as flowers, growing from nature itself. They remind us: we are nature.

This evolution has led my question from Who am I? to Who are we?

Materials & Process

I returned to the basics of black, white, and ink, stripping everything back to line and essence. After discovering a truer self, I began integrating childhood memories into my work — like sand from my father’s garden in Ibiza. This gave rise to the terra colors of Ibiza, opening a universe of natural tones.

In my art, you’ll find symbols most people can relate to. I believe art doesn’t need to be complicated — it should speak a universal language.

My Work

Whether in black and white or natural earthy colors, my style is best described as naïve brut — intuitive, raw, and unfiltered. I don’t see myself simply as a painter or artist, but as someone who must release emotions and feelings through creation.

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