Michael Bunteman is a Dutch-born, New York and Connecticut–based architect and urban designer. His artistic practice draws from a deep exploration of space, form, and balance. His recent works reflect the interplay of positive and negative spaces found in both natural landscapes and urban environments. Bunteman applies his architectural lens to a painter’s vision. Each composition emphasizes balance, inviting viewers into immersive universes of space and form.

Bunteman’s work explores the concept of space across two distinct contexts. On one side, Bunteman presents a series that captures the spaces within dense vegetation, inspired by the gaps between leaves and the patterns of light and shadow they create. On the other side, he focuses on the spaces between buildings in urban areas, highlighting the interplay between architecture, nature, and human experience. What sets Bunteman’s work apart is his emphasis on balance. Each composition carefully arranges elements on the canvas to create harmony. As viewers immerse themselves in these small universes, a sense of scale emerges, inviting reflection and emotional connection.