Simon Scharinger
About the artist
Simon Scharinger gives shape to what hides in plain sight, navigating between revelation and denial. His work explores visual materials that make invisible systems visible. He notices forms that function more as frames than as organs, structures that resemble bones or skull-like contours without ever confirming themselves as such. Simon creates surfaces of vanished recognition, where clarity fades and the image remains in a state of constant flux between presence and absence.
Simon Scharinger (1996, Austria) lives in Groningen. He earned his bachelor's in Fine Arts at AKI ArtEZ University of the Arts and his master's in painting at the Frank Mohr Institute in Groningen.
Starting point of the work
Smossen is a Flemish word meaning to make a mess, while Smos refers to a mix of vegetables. Smosbar Demeter isn't just a specialty shop selling sandwiches; it's about bringing people together in a space that feels authentic and welcoming. In August the sandwich bar is getting a complete makeover. By exhibiting my work here, I'm curious how this painting will be experienced in this environment.
“In August the sandwich bar is getting a complete makeover; I'm curious how this painting will be experienced in this environment.”
Smosbar Demeter
In Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess of the harvest, agriculture and the earth's fertility. She not only fed the gods, but ensured the whole community could enjoy nature's abundance. The starting point here is that good food connects people, and that fresh, honest ingredients form the basis of every memorable dish.