TRUST THE PROCESS
TRUST THE PROCESS
In Thomas Steffens’ work, the emerging artwork does not follow any predetermined system or fixed rules. Instead, the focus lies on the process itself – the experience, the discovery, and the immersion. His works are less to be understood as finished objects and more as a path toward self-reflection. This approach opens a space where traditional notions of art are questioned, and personal experience takes center stage.
The objects are eventually completed, but the finished work is not the main focus of his interest. Rather, he is fascinated by the journey – the creative process that, as an experience, unfolds a deep inner effect. He views the completed artwork as closed, almost “dead.” What remains alive and present for him, however, is the experience of the creative process, which continues to resonate within him

Thomas Steffens works across various
artistic disciplines, with a strong focus on painting.
Thomas Steffens works across various
artistic disciplines, with a strong focus on painting.
This website is dedicated to the artistic work of Thomas Steffens. At the core of his practice lies an exploration of subjective perception. His works invite viewers to engage with their own sensations, thoughts, and inner images – as reflections of both personal and collective experience. Thomas Steffens engages with multiple artistic disciplines. Currently, he focuses primarily on drawing and the development of a VR project designed to make his work tangible and accessible within a virtual space.
This link offers key information and insights about the project.
Welcome to my universe of visual explorations.
THE FASTEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE MY CURRENT WORK:
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LATEST EXHIBITION:
The VR Space was shown in Bonn in September 2021 at Fabrik 45, an art offspace. We had about 400 visitors during the show.
Please have a look here, here you will find some information about this project.
And the link to a short video about the VR-SPACE I developed.
This project was funded by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen with the funds of the scholarship „auf geht’s“.
Thank you very much for the support of my work.


If you would like to have this virtual experience yourself, you are very welcome to contact me – studio@thomas-steffens.com
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… even if I don’t paint very often. Actually, my ideal is to paint huge paintings, but since I am interested in many artistic fields, painting is only a small part of my oeuvre.
But the truth is: I am a painter.“
I paint without a fixed style. This may sound unusual, but it leads to results that open up spaces rather than close them. Each painting follows its own approach. I ask myself: Is it possible to completely rule out repetition? To avoid repetition, I have focused on returning to painting that goes deeper rather than broader.
These landscapes can be journeyed through, best experienced at a slow pace to fully immerse in their intensity.



MORE THAN MERE IMAGES…
MORE THAN PICTURES…
Thomas Steffens’ work stems from a deep interest in the things that surround him. What proves suitable is rarely clear from the outset. At the core lies an intensive engagement with his environment and its details, from which objects, installations, and performances emerge.

A space can be a temptation to find a work that fits in there.


Hello,
You can now visit my virtual exhibition — please follow the link below.
To explore the exhibition, use your mouse and the W, A, S, D keys on your keyboard to navigate.
Please note: The virtual exhibition is currently not available on mobile devices.
Visit this virtual exhibition space and let yourself be drawn into the spell of my work. Have fun.
I welcome FEEDBACK on this project, so far it is just a beginning. This work was supported by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Here you will find the virtual exhibition THE WORK I HAVE DONE
Supported by

Hello,
you can now find my virtual exhibition, follow link below.
To explore the virtual exhibition please use your mouse and these keys on the keyboard W, A, S,D.
At present, the virtual show cannot yet be viewed on mobile phones.
Visit this virtual exhibition space and let yourself be drawn into the spell of my work. Have fun.
I welcome FEEDBACK on this project, so far it is just a beginning. This work was supported by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Here you will find the virtual exhibition THE WORK I HAVE DONE
Supported by
