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Thomas Gouws is an architect and visual artist based in Brisbane, originally from South Africa. With over 20 years of experience in architecture, he continues to lead creative design projects while exploring abstract art as a parallel outlet for personal expression.

His art practice is grounded in the same design principles that guide his architectural work—order, proportion, rhythm, and simplicity. Through his two-dimensional compositions, Thomas translates structural thinking into refined visual form.

"The Art of Simplicity – invite stillness, clarity & reflection into your space."

Thomas’s work is about stripping away excess to uncover clarity. With bold yet minimal gestures, he explores how shape, texture, and negative space can create balance and quiet strength. His art is not decorative—it’s deliberate. Each piece is composed to offer a moment of stillness and spatial awareness, much like architecture that breathes.

His creative language leans into sharp lines, grounded forms, and raw textures that invite viewers to pause, observe, and reflect.

Thomas creates abstract artworks using a mix of mediums such as paint, pencil, charcoal, and texture pastes on flat surfaces like paper, board, and canvas. His process often begins digitally—refining scale, proportion, and layout—before moving into a physical piece where materiality takes over.

He experiments with contrast, layering, and restraint to achieve tension between softness and structure. His architectural mindset is present in every composition, even in the most minimal mark.

Thomas’s art appeals to those who value calm, clarity, and intentional design. His pieces offer more than visual interest—they introduce balance and structure into modern living or working environments.

Whether placed in a residential or commercial setting, his work integrates seamlessly, echoing the ethos of well-designed space. Each artwork is quiet, confident, and composed—designed to stand the test of time and style.