Moritz Maas

is

a visual artist from Witten, Germany, who specialises in large-format, figurative oil paintings.

Maas combines traditional techniques with a modern colour palette to depict timeless themes in a fresh and engaging way.

His artworks are characterised by precise, naturalistic depiction, paired with expressive, vibrant colour elements. They go beyond mere representation, revealing a blend of technical sophistication, emotional depth and an enthusiastic, free-flowing creative process. His works reflect a profound exploration of the human condition and its surroundings, inviting viewers to engage with the subtle nuances of the depicted motifs and emotions.

Selected exhibitions (S=solo exhibition, G=group exhibition)

2026 Kulturbunker Bonn – “Open Perspective – Diversity of Artistic Perspectives on Life” – Student Art Market and the Dr Hans Riegel

Foundation2025 Hattingen City Museum – EN Art Prize (Ennepe-Ruhr Art Prize) (G)

2025 Märkisches Museum, Witten – 40 Years

of

the WKB (G)

2024 Saalbau, Witten – WKB group exhibition (G)

2024 Stadtgalerie Witten (WKB Gallery) – “Maas and Stoll” – Duo exhibition with Eugen Stoll (G)

2024 Witten City Gallery (WKB Gallery) – “Work in Progress” – Solo exhibition and live painting (S)

2023 Folkwang University of the Arts tour – Printmaking exhibition (G)

2023 Visiodrom, Wuppertal – Multidisciplinary audio-reactive visuals (G)

2022 Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen – “Unort – Jägerstraße” – Digital interactive painting installation (G)

2022 Knut’s, Witten (S)

2022 Casa Cuba, Witten (S)

2022 Malleqs Hair Salon, Witten (S)

2021 Bobiennale, Fräulein Coffea (art festival, Bochum) (G)/(S)

2021 Gedankengang, Witten (S)

2021 Märkisches Museum Witten – Group exhibition (G)

Biography2025 Nominated for the EN Art Prize (Ennepe-Ruhr Art Prize)

2024–2025 Member of the Witten

Artists’

Association2022–2026 B.A. Art at the Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen

2009–2011 Digital Film and Animation,

SAE Institute, Cologne