KAREL STOOP

ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

A Journey Across Continents and Cultures

Karel Stoop’s artistic practice is a continuous exploration of movement, energy, and transformation. Born in the southern Netherlands, Stoop had early exposure to art in his family, and his academic training in the Netherlands, combined with studies in multimedia in Barcelona, laid the foundation for a career marked by innovation and experimentation. His paintings reflect his fascination with the universe, consciousness, and the physicality of existence.

Stoop’s extensive travels through Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, the United States, and Europe have deeply influenced his work. Living in creative hubs like Amsterdam, Ibiza, and Barcelona, and now in Tarragona, Spain, Stoop’s art has absorbed diverse cultural atmospheres, merging them into a unique visual language that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Throughout his career, Stoop has held solo exhibitions in major cities such as Barcelona, Tokyo, Madrid, and Beijing, further cementing his international reputation. His work has also been shown at major art fairs in Belgium, Shanghai, Madrid, Basel, Paris, and Cannes, where it has attracted significant attention from collectors and curators alike. Stoop is represented by MRK Contemporary Art in Dubai, BRISS Art Gallery in Donostia-San Sebastián, and 11HHgallery in Rome and Miami.

Stoop’s approach to painting is intuitive, meditative, and deeply performative. Using oils, pigments, and industrial tools, he creates layered compositions that speak to the cosmic, the transcendental, and the chaotic energy of the universe. His works invite viewers into a space of transformation, where each painting serves as a portal into an unfolding emotional and spiritual journey.