About

Robbin Veldman (1989) is known for his realistic paintings, which blend a classical aesthetic with a keen eye for detail. His work often conveys a serious and subdued melancholy, executed with technical precision. Veldman studied graphic design at ArtEZ University of the Arts and combines his passion for painting with his work in the graphic design sector. Previously, he created commissioned portraits, which further honed his skill and deepened his interest in capturing human emotions.

In his recent personal works, including the series The Pretending, Robbin challenges both himself and the viewer to reflect on the layers of identity. For this series, he uses digitally AI-generated imagery as a reference for his traditionally hand-painted works, revealing the tension between technology and craftsmanship. In his deeply personal new series, ‘Manicis’, which is still in development, he continues his exploration of 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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