Maxime Rokus (b. 1994, Arnhem) is a Dutch artist based in Amsterdam. Colour is at the heart of her work. Not as a finishing touch, but as the whole point.

 

At a time when neutral tones seem to dominate our surroundings, Maxime finds herself drawn to everything colour has to offer. There is nothing wrong with grey, of course. She just wonders why it gets quite so much room. To her, colour brings character, surprise and the ability to completely change the way we experience a space.

 

Her abstract paintings explore just how much is possible with colour. Within structured, geometric compositions, she brings together unexpected shades, striking contrasts and unusual combinations. A single change in tone can transform an entire painting. A colour that seems completely out of place can turn out to be exactly what was missing. And just when one combination feels particularly interesting, another possibility comes along.

 

For Maxime, colour isn't simply about making things brighter or more cheerful. It can be powerful, subtle, surprising or even a little uncomfortable. She finds it curious that, with so many possibilities available, our surroundings seem to be moving towards an increasingly limited palette. Her paintings offer a different perspective, inviting viewers to rediscover the richness of colour and perhaps see the world a little differently.

 

After working across various creative fields, Maxime dedicated herself fully to painting in 2024. In 2025, her work was presented at KunstRAI in Amsterdam.