Katinka Lampe is a Dutch artist currently residing in Rotterdam. Lampe’s practice approaches portraiture from a contemporary perspective, seeking to expand its relevance by interrogating the cultural and historical baggage it carries. Her depiction of people serves as a starting point to explore social issues such as identity and human relationships, while also advancing her exploration of the language of painting itself. It is through this approach to the medium that Lampe questions the role of the artist and her own gaze in a world saturated with representation, offering to the viewer possibilities rather than solutions. ...
