Studio Rik Versteeg

audiovisual - conceptual - crossover - design - digital - diversity - experimental - figurative - film - photography - gender - interactive - LGBTI + - social - video

Versteeg (1990), a queer visual artist, fearlessly explores the realm of self-expression, using his artistic prowess to celebrate and shed light on queer identity. Through a diverse range of mediums and an unapologetic approach, Versteeg weaves together thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms and creates space for dialogue and understanding.

Born and raised in Drunen, Versteeg discovered his passion for art at a young age. Versteeg always liked dressing up, playing imaginative games, and making up stories in his mind. Being brought up in safe surroundings and with a family who's always accepted him for who he is, Versteeg had the space to develop his creativity further. After graduating from art school Versteeg started his own studio in 2013 in Rotterdam.

Growing up as a queer individual, Versteeg often found solace and empowerment in artistic expression. Versteeg began to view their creative journey as a platform for personal and collective transformation. Embracing a multitude of mediums, from make-up, film, pho


The power of Rotterdam

Project

  • 01-01-2019 t/m 17-04-2019
  • In collaboration with: The power of Rotterdam
  • Location: Outdoor exhibition, Rotterdam
  • Visual project for de Kracht van Rotterdam 2019. This project was created with, by, and for the LGBTQIA + community in Rotterdam and was focused on heteronormativity and the public space. This project resulted in an audience award of 2019.
  • https://www.rikversteeg.com/de-kracht-van-rotterdam/

The Masquerade Ball

Exhibition / presentation

  • 01-01-2017 t/m 31-12-2017
  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: Qlick Gallery, Amsterdam
  • An autonomous photography project inspired by Masquerade Ball's renaissance. This series was represented by Qlick Gallery and shown and sold at multiple art fairs in the Netherlands and abroad.
  • https://www.rikversteeg.com/masquerade-ball/

The Appearance of the Subconscioud Mind

Project

  • 30-12-2013 t/m 31-12-2014
  • In collaboration with: The Global Art Agency
  • Location: Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
  • The Appearance of the Subconscious Mind is based upon the earthly elements. A visual representation of the masters who rule them. This series was shown at the International Art Fair Rotterdam.
  • https://www.rikversteeg.com/appearance-subconscious-mind/

THIS IS A MEMORY OF A DREAM I HAD ONCE

Project

  • 06-01-2018 t/m 12-09-2020
  • Location:, Rotterdam
  • By visualizing the memory of a dream I am transforming night terrors into aesthetic images and I am redesigning hypothetical hidden messages of my subconscious. This allows me to reflect on coincidence, spirituality, and visions you have of who and what you are to become.
  • https://www.rikversteeg.com/this-is-a-dream-of-a-memory-i-once-had/

Pica Pica Summer Parade

Exhibition / presentation

  • 19-09-2020 t/m 31-10-2020
  • In collaboration with: Pica Pica, the student Hotel, rotterdam pride
  • Location: The student Hotel, Rotterdam
  • Exhibition at the Student Hotel Rotterdam organized by Pica Pica Zomerparade during Rotterdam Pride.

Public Works Rotterdam

Exhibition / presentation

  • 01-07-2020 t/m 31-08-2020
  • In collaboration with: Public Works
  • Location: Buitenexpo, Rotterdam
  • Public outdoor exhibition in Rotterdam including 400 participating artists, designers, photographers, image-makers, and illustrators.

Cultural Supermarket

  • 01-06-2020 t/m 31-08-2020
  • In collaboration with: Roodkapje Rotterdam
  • Location: Roodkapje Rotterdam, Rotterdam
  • As these unusual times require unusual answers, Roodkapje has turned (once again) into a Cultural Supermarket. Unlike the nickname for our space at De Meent however, this time we have become a real supermarket, stocked with artworks, products, and objects made by our most beloved artists, musicians, designers, and performers, for you to buy. Proceeds will help both makers and Little Red Riding Hood to continue to exist.
  • www.redcap.org

Rotterdam Pride

Exhibition / presentation

  • 13-09-2019 t/m 29-09-2019
  • In collaboration with: Kinki Kappers
  • Location: Kinki Hairdressers, Rotterdam
  • exhibition of my work for the Power of Rotterdam at Kinki Kappers.
  • www.kinki.nl

Motel Mosaic

Exhibition / presentation

  • 15-04-2019 t/m 19-04-2019
  • In collaboration with: Motel Mozaique
  • Location: Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
  • Exhibition of my work for The Power of Rotterdam

Kunstrai Art Fair

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: Kunstrai, Amsterdam
  • art fair

Kunstrai Art Fair

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: Kunstrai, Amsterdam
  • art fair

For real art fair

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: For Real, Amsterdam
  • art fair

Affordable Art Fair Hamburg

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: Hamburg, Hamburg
  • art fair

Art the Hague

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: The Hague, The Hague
  • art fair

THE MASQUERADE BALL | QLICK GALLERY | SOLO EXHIBITION

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Qlick Gallery
  • Location: Amsterdam, Amsterdam
  • solo exhibition at Qlick Gallery amsterdam.
  • www.qlickgallery.com

ART THE HAGUE | THE HAGUE | ART FAIR

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Art the Hague
  • Location: The Hague, The Hague
  • art fair

(UN) LABBELED CAMP PRIDE | ROTTERDAM PRIDE | EXHIBITION

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Rotterdam Pride
  • Location: Schouwburgplein, rotterdam

FOEDERER TALENT AWARD | EXHIBITION AND CONTEST

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Foederer
  • Location: Glow Eindhoven, Eindhoven

OFFICIALS JARGON | MINSTERY OF FINANCE | EXHIBITION

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Ministry of Finance
  • Location: Ministry of Finance, The Hague

INTERTENTION | TENT ROTTERDAM | MOVIE SCREENING

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Tent Rotterdam
  • Location: Tent Rotterdam, Rotterdam

BARTER | FOAMLAB | AMSTERDAM | EXHIBITION

Exhibition / presentation

  • In collaboration with: Foam
  • Location: Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Public Works

Exhibition / presentation

  • 01-07-2021 t/m 31-07-2021
  • In collaboration with: Dream and Deed Foundation
  • Location: rotterdam, rotterdam
  • Outdoor exhibition organized by Stichting Droom en Daad . Public Works is an outdoor exhibition throughout the entire city of Rotterdam. There will be over 600 works visible from over 600 visual artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, and image-makers. More information soon, for now, check the website of Publieke Werken.

Snap Dysmorphia

Project

  • 01-04-2021 t/m 30-09-2021
  • Location: Rotterdam, Rotterdam
  • Social media filters are fun! You can look like a puppy dog, add lip fillers, or look just hot! Most social apps allow the user to alter their appearance in an instant and conform to an unrealistic and often unattainable standard of beauty. When you alter a photo and the result is a you-but-better-version staring back, you may start to get in your head that that's what you should look like.
  • https://www.rikversteeg.com/snap-dysmorphia/

Acknowledgments

    Scholarship
  • Municipality of Rotterdam

  • 2021
    Scholarship
  • Dream and Deed Foundation

  • 2021
    Scholarship
  • Pictoright Support Fund

  • 2023
    Scholarship
  • Prince Bernhard Fund

  • 2023
    Scholarship
  • Municipality of Rotterdam

  • 2023
    Pricing
  • The Power of Rotterdam Public Award

  • 2019
    Pricing
  • Foederer Talent Award, shortlist.

  • 2016
    Pricing
  • Morepixx photo award

  • 2022
    Collection
  • Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

  • 2023, Rotterdam
    Collection
  • ,
    Publication
  • Public Works Rotterdam

  • 2020
  • Outdoor expo / Catalog
  • -
    Publication
  • Digifotopro Magazine

  • 2019
  • Magazine
  • Clipboard Publishing - Siem van Woerkom
    Publication
  • Dutch Statues

  • 2019
  • Catalogs
  • -
    Publication
  • Get Inspired Magazine

  • 2019
  • Online Publication
  • -
    Publication
  • Wing.nl

  • 2019
  • Interview
  • -
    Publication
  • LINDA.girls

  • 2019
  • magazine
  • -
    Publication
  • APL Photo Magazine

  • 2018
  • Interview
  • -
    Publication
  • Transmagazine

  • 2017
  • Magazine
  • -
    Publication
  • gayrotterdam

  • 2017
  • Interview
  • - Alex van Hulst
    Publication
  • The Boy Scouts

  • 2017
  • Interview
  • -
    Publication
  • De Etalage ./ photography magazine

  • 2015
  • interview
  • -
    Publication
  • The Great Rotterdam Art Calendar

  • 2015
  • Tichis -
    Publication
  • Landscape Art Review

  • 2015
  • Interview
  • -
    Publication
  • Bristol Lockjaws

  • 2015
  • Publication
  • -
    Publication
  • Djojo & Versteeg and man as a reflection of the universe

  • 2014
  • Interview
  • HP / Time - Nick Schuller
    Publication
  • PHOTOSYNTHESIS GUN L'HOMME |

  • 2013
  • Publishing
  • -
    Publication
  • The white Piet

  • 2013
  • Publishing
  • Volkskrant -
    Publication
  • New by Gup

  • 2013
  • catalog
  • -
    Publication
  • GOING DUTCH WYLDE MAGAZINE

  • 2013
  • Publishing
  • -
    Publication
  • 2020

  • 2020
  • Online Publication
  • Kalblut Magazine - Naikee Simone
    Publication
  • -
    Publication
  • AndC Magazine

  • 2020
  • Publication
  • -
    Publication
  • Ahmad Joudeh - Kaltblut

  • 2020
  • publication
  • Kaltblut -