Born in Suriname, raised in the Netherlands, and currently residing in NYC, Veldkamp amalgamates cultural and visual elements from each place he has called home into a dream-like world that transcends spatial and temporal boundaries. The figures inhabiting the idyllic spaces of his paintings—often resembling himself, family members, or ghost-like entities—are in a perpetual state of transition, mirroring the fluid nature of identity, which shifts depending on one’s surroundings. Infused with a personal mix of cultural signifiers, Veldkamp’s work reflects on themes of history, belonging, colonialism, and urban environments. ...
