Valta. Curicculum Vitae
I was born in 1972 and currently reside and work on the Dutch island of Ameland.
Although I am self-taught, I have been honing my skills in drawing and painting since my teenage years. I have a deep admiration for the classical school of art and am particularly drawn to realist painters who are masters at capturing light. As a tribute to them, my own style reflects their influence. I primarily create figurative fine art, focusing on still lifes, interiors, and landscapes. One of my favorite subjects to paint are human hands, as I find them fascinating. Each of my paintings has a unique story, which I often share on my blog.
website: valta.nl
social media:
Exhibitions
2024
Upcoming - Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl
Upcoming - Art Eindhoven - art fair - February - Klokgebouw, Eindhoven - arteindhoven.nl
Upcoming - Painting of the Year - group show - January-March - RRMND Gallery, Roermond - paintingoftheyear.com - rrmnd.nl
2023
Painting of the Year - nominee - November-December - paintingoftheyear.com
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kunstmaand2023
Nazomeren - group show - September-October - Galerie Rob Rademaker, Utrecht - robrademaker.nl
Zomer Vol Kunst - group show - July-October - Cultuurkerk, Nes - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/cultuurkerk
Zomer Show - group show - August-October - Museum Swartwoude, Buren - amelandermusea.nl
3-daagse Expo - group show - June - Stalhuus, Hollum - valta.nl/expo
Amelander Kunst XL - group show - January - Maritiem Centrum, Hollum - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kerst
2022
Amelander Kunst XL - group show - December - Maritiem Centrum, Hollum - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kerst
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kunstmaand2022
3-daagse Expo - group show - June - Stalhuus, Hollum - valta.nl/expo
Jubileumexpositie 10 Jaar Amelander Kunst - group show - January-October - Museum Het Natuurcentrum, Nes - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/jubileum
Amelander Winters - group show - January-March - Museum Sorgdrager, Hollum - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/winters
2021
Amelander Winters - group show - December - Museum Sorgdrager, Hollum - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/winters
Jubileumexpositie 10 Jaar Amelander Kunst - group show - December - Museum Het Natuurcentrum, Nes - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/jubileum
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kunstmaand2021
2020
Online Veiling AK - group show - December - website AK - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/veiling
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/kunstmaand2020
2019
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren
2018
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren
Current Online Shows
Amelander Kunstenaars - amelanderkunstenaars.nl/valta
Saatchi Art - saatchiart.com/valta
Online Gallery - onlinegallery.art/valta
Comissions
Amelander Musea: Molen De Phenix - Peaceful Fields Project
Private Collector: - Burenlaan in Winterzon
Private Collector: - A Lovely Garden
Private Collector: - Oosterlaan (currently in progress)
Private Collector: - Burenlaan (currently in progress)
Other Art Projects
As a volunteer, I have been engaged in several art projects, managing or helping building art exhibitions at Amelander Kunstenaars and at Amelander Musea. Connecting different goals and purposes. Organising art exhibitions, consulting, web development, online solutions.
- webdesign and marketing strategy for the group of amelanderkunstenaars.nl, including social media management
- organising my own yearly 3-daagse Show, promoting emerging local artists.
- ideas and helping organising/building several art exhibitions with the Amelander Musea, including Zomer Vol Kunst, Verborgen Schatten van Janke de Jong, Tames Oud - eiland van verlangen, Amelander Kunst XL, Winter Show, Jubileum Expositie, Fotografen in de Vuurtoren, Art Auction.