Simon Scharinger (1996, Austria) is an artist with more than a decade of experience in the creative field. He studied at the AKI ArtEZ University of the Arts for his Bachelor of Fine Arts and at the Frank Mohr Institute in Groningen for his Master’s in Painting. As a Designer, he has worked on corporate designs, editorial projects, digital interfaces (UI/UX), photography, and conceptual pieces. The transition from working as an UI/UX Designer for multiple years, to Fine Art marked a profound shift, guiding him into the intimate language of painting.

In both 2024 and 2026, Simon Scharinger was among the nominees for the Buning Brongers Prize, and in September 2026 he won the Wolvecampprijs. He has been exhibited in group and duo exhibitions in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria.