About Clare Schouten
I am a semi abstract and abstract landscape and seascape painter. My work is inspired by my local surroundings and my emotional responses to what I see and remember. I approach my work with a liberating playfulness which in turn helps my mind escape where I feel alive and fulfilled. There are no mistakes or restrictions in the process only joy and wonder. If Iʼm happy with the finished piece that is enough for me. My creative process is somewhat intuitive. I bring together techniques of layering, texture, mark making and diverse expressive mediums like oil paint, pastels, texture gels and acrylic. My aim is to revitalize scenic views with vibrant and colourful hues, enhancing the atmosphere of beauty. I am always excited to experiment with multiple artistic tools exploring ways of conveying a semi abstract interpretation which grounds itself upon a passionate exploration between art and the beauty of nature.
I was born in Dublin, Ireland and have always had an interest in art. I moved to Singapore with my family for a number of years, where I decided I wanted to study Fine Art. It was not easy studying full time with two young children but I was overjoyed when I graduated with a BA in Fine art from Lasalle College of the Arts and Goldsmiths University London. My first artistic journey in college was based on explorations of the human condition through a range of mediums including photography, video and painting. I had showcased my work in exhibitions including the Found Object Exhibition in the Project Space Gallery in Singapore, curated by Dr Charles Merewether, an art historian, writer and curator, the Lasalle Exhibition, the Institute of Contemporary Art Gallery in Singapore and the Baranardoʼs Childrenʼs
charity auction. When I moved back to Dublin, Ireland with my family, I spent time between Howth and Cornwall, where my husband is from. I began to develop an interest in the landscape and seascape and so started my new journey into the exploration of this genre through a semi-abstract interpretation. I hope my work brings joy to others. My most recent exhibitions include The Dark side exhibition,
Boomer Gallery, London 2024, International Women’s Day exhibition at West End Art Studio, Cork 2024, Tapiial Highlights exhibition, 2024, Eunoia Curators E-ME exhibition 2024 and participation in the 5th Bienal de Arte Barcelona at the European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona 2024, curated by Dott. Salvatore Russo and Dott. Francesco Saverio Russo, Italian art critics and curators. The Segnalati 45 Artists at New York Art Expo curated by Dr Salvatore Russo.
Awards – The International Prize Velázquez & Goya 2024,curated by Dott. Salvatore Russo and Dott. Francesco Saverio Russo, The International Prize ARTISTS at the JUBILEE 2024, International Prize ARTIST of the YEAR 2025 Florence. Art Team Magazine Art Awards 2025