Over the years, Maarten's work transitioned from surrealism into compositions that balance between realism and abstraction. He blends analogue materials with digital techniques, utilising his eye for clean aesthetics and compositions.

Maarten finds enjoyment in the collage technique due to its quality to evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. The artwork represents an imperfect memory, pieced together by imagination while leaving room for poetic exaggeration. Essentially mirroring how our memories function.