Moritz Maas is a visual artist and painter from Witten, Germany, who specializes in large-format, figurative oil paintings.

Maas combines traditional techniques with modern color schemes to present timeless themes in a fresh and engaging manner.

His artworks are characterized by precise, naturalistic representation coupled with expressive, vibrant color elements; they do not dwell in mere depiction but reveal a blend of technical sophistication, emotional depth, and an enthusiastic, free process.

His works reflect a profound engagement with the human condition and its environment, inviting viewers to explore the subtle nuances of the depicted subjects and emotions.

After studying Digital Film and Animation in Cologne and working for many years in the film industry as a cameraman and in post-production, Maas increasingly dedicated himself to fine art and painting, eventually making it his central profession.

Currently, Moritz is further developing his artistic skills at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen. He is active in the local art scene and regularly exhibits his work in various exhibitions.

Moritz Maas remains committed to advancing his artistic vision and sharing his unique perspective on the world through his art

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Selected Exhibitions (S = Solo, G = Group)

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2026  Kulturbunker Bonn – „Open Perspective -Vielfalt                               künstlerischer Lebensansichten“ 
           Studierenden-Kunstmarkt und Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung

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2025  Stadtmuseum Hattingen – EN Art Award (Ennepe-Ruhr                 Art Prize) (G)
 

2025  Märkisches Museum Witten – 40 Years WKB (G)

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2024  Saalbau Witten – Group exhibition of WKB (G)

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2024  Stadtgalerie Witten (Gallery of WKB) – Maas und Stoll –               Duo exhibition with Eugen Stoll (G)

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2024  Stadtgalerie Witten (Gallery of WKB) – Work in Progress –           Solo exhibition and live painting (S)

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2023  Folkwang UdK Rundgang – Print exhibition (G)

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

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2022  Folkwang UdK Essen – Unort – Jägerstraße – Digital                     interactive painting installation (G)

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2022  Knut’s, Witten  (S)

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2022  Casa Cuba, Witten (S)

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2022  Malleqs Hair Salon, Witten  (S)

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2021  Bobiennale, Fräulein Coffea (Art Festival, Bochum) (G)/(S)

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2021  Gedankengang, Witten  (S)

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2021  Märkisches Museum Witten – Group exhibition (G)

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Vita

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2025    Nominated for the EN Art Award (Ennepe-Ruhr Art Prize)

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2024    Member of the Wittener Künstlerbund

–2025

 

2022    B.A. Communication Design,

–2026  Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen

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2009     Digital Film and Animation,
–2011   SAE Institute, Cologne

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