Simon Schrikker’s work explores the tension between form and content, paint and image. He depicts seemingly simple subjects like stray dogs, sharks, squids, and rocky seascapes. However, these are not straightforward illustrations; the images struggle to emerge from the paint, emphasizing the medium itself.

The animals he portrays evoke danger and fear, which is mirrored in his aggressive treatment of the painted surface. This dynamic creates a balance between expressive abstraction and recognizable forms, as the images appear and dissolve within the material.