Valta. Curicculum Vitae
Val was born in 1972. He currently resides and works on the Dutch island of Ameland.
Saatchi Art: "Dutch artist Valta magnifies the overlooked in his realistic oil paintings. From the expressive power of human hands to the beauty in daily life, everyday scenes hold the potential for transformation into compelling narratives."
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, able to show emotions or tell a story with no speech involved.
Each of my paintings has a unique story, which I often share on my blog.
website: valta.nl
social media:
Exhibitions
2025
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl
Zomer vol kunst - group show - July-October - Amelander Cultuurmuseum, Nes - amelanderkunstenaars.nl
3-daagse Expo - group show - June - Stalhuus, Hollum - valta.nl/expo
Pictura Wintersalon 2025 - group show - January-March - Pictura Groningen, Groningen - pictura-groningen.nl
2024
Kunstmaand Ameland - group show - November - Ritskemoei, Buren - amelanderkunstenaars.nl
Zomer vol kunst - group show - July-October - Amelander Cultuurmuseum, Nes - amelanderkunstenaars.nl
3-daagse Expo - group show - June - Stalhuus, Hollum - valta.nl/expo
Dimphy's Book Presentation - illustrations show - May - Herberg De Zwaan, Hollum - blog.valta.nl
Expo in De Ketel - group show - April-June - CultuurLokaal De Ketel, Hilvarenbeek - cultuurlokaaldeketel.nl
Rural Expo - group show - March-July - Museum Swartwoude, Buren - amelandermusea.nl
Art Eindhoven - art fair - February - Klokgebouw, Eindhoven - arteindhoven.nl
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
Private Collector: - 't Skuurke
Private Publisher: - Illustrations for a book
Private Collector: - Holding Scotch
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.