When I first saw Jim Mooijekind’s work, I was struck by its density—there’s so much happening in each piece, yet it feels cohesive and very personal. His paintings pull you into a world where humor, vulnerability, and complexity intertwine. Jim often uses an autobiographical avatar in his work, a figure that becomes a stand-in for his thoughts and emotions. Through this character, he deals with big philosophical questions and unresolved ideas, all while playing with a mix of symbols and references that keep the work engaging and relatable.
What I admire most is how his art manages to balance contrasts—the grim and the fun, the epic and the mundane. There’s a raw honesty in his style, inspired by the cartoons of the 90s and early 2000s that shaped his visual language. Those influences bring a sense of nostalgia, but they also give his work immediacy and accessibility.
Jim’s ability to make profound, abstract themes feel approachable is a testament to his talent. I’m excited to present his work for the first time in our show, My House is Your House, in Antwerp. I truly believe his art will surprise and resonate with everyone who sees it, just as it did with me.
