Rikken

Rikken is a contemporary visual artist known for their evocative explorations of urban landscapes and human emotion. Drawing inspiration from the ever-shifting interplay between nature and city life, Rikken’s work delves into themes of isolation, resilience, and transformation. Born in Amsterdam in 1989, Rikken trained at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, where foundational studies in illustration and mixed media shaped their experimental approach.

Their paintings and digital works are characterized by vibrant color palettes, layered textures, and a strong sense of narrative ambiguity, encouraging viewers to project their own experiences onto each piece. Having exhibited widely across Europe and North America, Rikken’s art has gained recognition for its unique capacity to merge the real with the surreal, forging emotional connections across diverse audiences. As an active participant in several art collectives, Rikken also collaborates regularly on public murals and installations, constantly seeking new ways to engage with communities beyond the traditional gallery space.