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…

series true blue - summer 2026

solace
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 × 72in, 2026

the night exhales
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 × 48in, 2026 (below, left)

quiet alignment
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 × 60in, 2026 (below right)

series dualities - summer 2025

side by side
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 × 48in, 2026

whispers in green
ink & other on raw canvas, 50 × 40in, 2025

series dimensions of home - spring 2026

found without looking
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 × 48in, 2026

a touch of melancholy I
ink & other on raw canvas, 20 × 20in, 2026

finding home within
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 × 48in, 2026 (below, left)

to listen closely
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 × 48in, 2026 (below, right)

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, 2025

a promise made in florence
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in, 2025 (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, 2025

how far is it to heaven?
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in, 2025

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, 2025

barbapapa
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in, 2025


Art Miami Context 2024

l’ora blu
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in, 2024

amber moments
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 72in, 2024

ochre & sky
ink & other on raw canvas, 60 x 48in, 2024

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, 2024 (above)

shapes of belonging
ink & other on raw canvas, 40 x 72in, 2024

clifford I
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in, 2024 (below)

clifford II
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 60in, 2024 (b, right)


series erie - summer 2024

the poetics of space
ink & other on raw canvas, 72 x 48in, 2024

lake realms
ink & other on raw canvas, 40 x 72in, 2024

lake lullaby
ink & other on raw canvas, 40 × 50in, 2026

series summer serenade - summer 2024

a perfect summer evening
ink & other on raw canvas, 36 x 60in, 2024

sun-warmed
ink & other on raw canvas, 30 x 40in, 2024 (below)

tuscany
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 48in, 2024 (b, right)


series exhale - 2023

aqua
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 36in, 2022

mesmerized
ink & other on raw canvas, 48 x 36in, 2022

cinnamon feeling
ink & other on canvas, 48 x 36in, 2023
(below left)

aqua II
ink & other on canvas, 48 x 36in, 2023
(b, right)

2022 and earlier

anchored II
acrylic & other on canvas, 20 x 16in, 2021

fragile
acrylic & other on canvas, 48 x 36in, 2021

brocken surface II
acrylic & other on canvas, 16 x 16in, 2021

midnight
acrylic & other on canvas, 24 x 18in, 2021

propellers of life
acrylic & other on canvas / 32 x 32in, 2021(below)

air & earth
acrylic & other on wood panel, 8 x 8in,
2021 (b, right)