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. ...
Alice Amati is a contemporary art gallery established in London in June 2023. The gallery is committed to fostering artists at the early stages of their career by often providing the opportunity for their first solo show in the city and a supportive context for artistic explorations and career development.
Concerned with encouraging transnational dialogues around topical questions within society and art, Alice Amati brings together British and International artists through a challenging, experimental and rigorous exhibitions programme.
Joining a cohort of young and established galleries in the burgeoning artistic scene of Fitzrovia, Alice Amati operates as a platform for new voices in the contemporary global artistic scene with a strong commitment to research, collaboration and diverse practices. ...
