SEBASTIAAN KNOT HOLLAND, b. 1970

Sebastiaan Knot (b. 1970, Groningen, Netherlands) is a Dutch visual artist based in Rotterdam. His practice is rooted in photography, which he uses as a starting point to create works that span a range of forms and materials. Best known for his vibrant geometric abstractions, Knot’s work challenges the viewer’s perception through a refined interplay of light, color, and spatial composition.

 

Central to Knot’s approach is an investigation of how light and color influence the way we experience form and space. His process begins in the studio, where he arranges simple physical elements and illuminates them with precisely controlled colored light. The resulting photographs serve as the foundation for final works that may take the form of two-dimensional prints, three-dimensional wall sculptures, or immersive installations. Through key series such as *Colliding Colors*, *Perspective*, and *Fold*, Knot constructs visual environments that blur the boundaries between image and object, surface and depth.

 

Sebastiaan Knot has exhibited internationally, including the exhibition *Vasarely Legacy* at Fondation Vasarely in Annet-sur-Marne, France. His work is included in public and private collections such as Maasstad Hospital in Rotterdam and Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. He has participated in major art fairs including Unseen Photo Fair (Amsterdam), Art Miami (United States), EXPO Chicago (United States), and MIA Photo Fair (Milan), gaining recognition for his unique contribution to contemporary abstract art.