Born in 1974, Simona Frigerio is a Dutch-Italian artist who lives and works in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. She studied Textile and Fashion at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. This background remains visible in her sensitivity to line, colour, layering and the relationship between a figure and the space around it. Frigerio now works primarily in acrylic on linen, creating abstract figurative paintings that invite the viewer to complete rather than simply receive an image.
Simona Frigerio begins intuitively. Lines and fields of colour are allowed to guide the composition, and figures emerge gradually through the process. They are rarely described in detail. A body may be suggested by a curve, a shift in scale or the relationship between two areas of paint. This reduction creates room for projection. The paintings do not explain who a figure is or what has happened. They offer the beginning of a visual story that can be continued through the viewer's own memories and associations.
Nature is Frigerio's principal source of inspiration. Her studio in Wassenaar is surrounded by greenery and situated near Museum Voorlinden, placing her daily practice in close relation to landscape and contemporary art. Earthy reds, muted blues, soft greens and pastel pinks recur in her palette. These colours are built in layers, creating depth and a sense of movement within otherwise quiet compositions.
The tension between presence and openness is central to the work. Figures feel emotionally available without becoming illustrative. Their gestures may suggest connection, solitude, protection or anticipation, but the meaning remains fluid. Frigerio's use of linen adds a tactile ground that remains visible beneath the acrylic, reinforcing the balance between material surface and imagined space.
Simona Frigerio creates unique paintings that move between portrait, narrative and abstraction. Her work has been presented through galleries and exhibitions in The Netherlands, including NewHouse Gallery. NewHouse Gallery presents Simona Frigerio in Amsterdam. Browse available works by Simona Frigerio and explore her exhibition history.