Maurice J. Hermans (1974, Kerkrade) is a Dutch artist whose work, explories themes of transition, memory and the unseen layers of place. While many of his projects engage directly with post-industrial trauma, his practice is united by a deeper fascination with the margins: the spaces, sounds and stories that exist just beyond the obvious.
He has published independently as well as for established publishers such as nai010, Lit Verlag, and OECD. In 2010 he was awarded the Special Award Demography Price 2010 for his work on shrinking cities. As the co-founder of the Betawerk Online Agency he has won the Dutch Interactive Award, among other awards.