Bas Meeuws

Bas Meeuws (b. 1974) brings a contemporary vision to the tradition of 17th-century Dutch still-life painting through digital photography. His meticulously crafted floral compositions are built from individually photographed botanical elements, digitally assembled to recreate the richness and precision of Golden Age still lifes.

Drawing inspiration from vanitas and floral still-life traditions, Bas’ works echo the structured compositions, vibrant colors, and dramatic lighting of historical paintings. While appearing painterly from a distance, closer inspection reveals a seamless interplay of high-resolution photographic details, layered with remarkable depth and clarity. By digitally reconstructing floral arrangements, he extends their ephemeral beauty beyond nature’s limits, much like the masters of the past sought to capture the fleeting nature of life.

Bas’ work has been widely exhibited across Europe and internationally, including Muiderslot meets Bas Meeuws at Rijksmuseum Muiderslot (Muiden), Power Flower at Museum Rockoxhuis (Antwerp) in collaboration with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Bloemenpaleis Het Loo at Paleis Het Loo (Apeldoorn), and a solo exhibition at Museum Jan van der Togt (Amstelveen). His work has also been featured in major group exhibitions such as Floraliaat Gorkums Museum, Tuin der Kunsten at Kasteel Arcen (Museum Van Bommel van Dam), Zonnebloemenboeket, a memorial project for the MH17 tragedy, permanently installed at Amstelveen City Hall.

Bas’ works are held in collections, including Westfries Museum  (Netherlands), Rijksmuseum Muiderslot  (Netherlands), Leiden University Library Special Collection of Photography  (Netherlands), Museum of Art and Photography (Bangalore, India), and The Art Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – The Netherlands, among others.

His practice bridges tradition and technology, offering a contemporary take on the timeless allure of Dutch still lifewhile preserving its meticulous craftsmanship in a digital era.