About

I am Robbin Veldman (1989), known for my realistic paintings that blend a classical aesthetic with a keen eye for detail. My work often conveys a serious and subdued melancholy, executed with technical precision. I studied graphic design at ArtEZ University of the Arts and combine my passion for painting with besides my work in the graphic design sector. In the past, I created commissioned portraits, which helped me hone my skills and deepen my interest in capturing human emotions.

In my recent personal works, including the series The Pretending, I challenge both myself and the viewer to reflect on the layers of identity. For this series, I use digitally AI-generated imagery as a reference for my traditionally hand-painted works, exploring the tension between technology and craftsmanship. In my deeply personal new series, Manicis, which is still in development, I continue to delve into the tension between inner truth and outward appearance.

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Updates on my current works, such as Manicis and The Pretending, are shared both here and on my Instagram page: Please follow me on Instagram

Galleries

Erik Neimeijer Gallery, 2024.

Exhibitions

Eigen Oogst, 2019.
Dutch Design Week, 2017.
Gogbot Festival Enschede, 2017.
ArtEZ Finals Expo, 2017.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2017.
Eigen Oogst, 2016 – Trots.
VondelCS - Het Stilleven, 2014.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2014.
Eigen Oogst, 2014.
Eigen Oogst, 2012.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2012.
Eigen Oogst, 2011.
Eigen Oogst, 2010.
Eigen Oogst, 2009.
Heutink Winter Fair, 2008.
Eigen Oogst, 2008.
Eigen Oogst, 2007.

Awards & Nominations

Dutch Design Week - Manifestations | Level Down, 2017 – Nominated.
Blink Youngblood Award | Level Down, 2017 – Nominated.
ArtEZ Theorieprijs | Scriptie Zucht, 2017 – Nominated.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2017 – Public vote.
Avrotros: Het Stilleven | Bonen du Maggot, 2014 – Nominated.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2014 – Public vote.
Cibap Student Topper Award, 2012 – Won.
Eigen Oogst Uitgelicht, 2012 – Public vote.
Cibap Student, 2008 – Nominated.

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