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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

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.