working in series

I normally work in series, guided by more or less strictly defined prompts and intentions to create a coherent body of work. Sometimes I return to a series after a while, going in circles and approaching the theme with new eyes and senses. By repeatedly exploring and reinterpreting a central theme, I am able to add variety and depth while also being rewarded with new insights and little discoveries.

Inspiration frequently sparks while being outdoors or traveling, when I am captivated by a particular mood or atmosphere. Also the colors and vibes of the season never leave me untouched. Sometimes, the starting point is from an idea or emotion I aim to visualize. This initial inspiration serves as starting point evolving and transforming as the work progresses…

two abstract minimalist paintings in warm colors by Simone Christen of the series "toscana"

series toscana - summer 2025

opens at dusk
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 36in

a promise made in florence
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in (right)


two abstract minimalist paintings in blue and ochre by Simone Christen

series promise - spring 2025

nocturnes
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in

how far is it to heaven?
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in

painting "blue sunday" by Simone Christen
painting "barbapapa" by Simone Christen - minimalist painting featuring blue and light pink shapes

blue sunday
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in (below)

barbapapa
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in (b, right)


Art Basel Miami Context 2024

l’ora blu
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in

amber moments
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in

ochre & sky
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in

booth of Galerie Duret showing three paintings of Simone Christen at Art Basel Miami 2024

series ithaca - 2024

rooted in the unseen
ink & other on raw linen canvas, 36 x 60in (above)

shapes of belonging
ink & other on raw canvas, 40 x 72in

clifford I
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in (below)

clifford II
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in (b, right)

series summer serenade - summer 2024

a perfect summer evening
ink & other on raw canvas, 36 x 60in

sun-warmed
ink & other on raw canvas, 30 x 40in (below)

tuscany
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 48in (b, right)

series erie - summer 2024

the poetics of space
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 x 48in

lake realms
ink & other on raw canvas, 40 x 72in

series exhale - 2023

aqua
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 36in

mesmerized
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 36in

cinnamon feeling
ink & other on canvas, 48 x 36in (below left)

aqua II
ink & other on canvas, 48 x 36in (b, right)

2022 and earlier

anchored II
acrylic & other on canvas, 20 x 16in

fragile
acrylic & other on canvas, 48 x 36in

brocken surface II
acrylic & other on canvas, 16 x 16in

midnight
acrylic & other on canvas, 24 x 18in

propellers of life
acrylic & other on canvas / 32 x 32in (below)

air & earth
acrylic & other on wood panel, 8 x 8in (b, right)