Studio Rik Versteeg

audiovisueel - conceptueel - cross-over - design - digitaal - diversiteit - experimenteel - figuratief - film - fotografie - gender - interactief - LGBTI+ - sociaal-maatschappelijk - 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


De kracht van Rotterdam

Project

  • 01-01-2019 t/m 17-04-2019
  • In samenwerking met: De kracht van Rotterdam
  • Locatie: Buitenexpositie, 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

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • 01-01-2017 t/m 31-12-2017
  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: Qlick Gallery, Amsterdam
  • An autonomous photography project inspired by renaissance Masquerade Ball's. 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 Appeareance of the Subconscioud Mind

Project

  • 30-12-2013 t/m 31-12-2014
  • In samenwerking met: The Global Art Agency
  • Locatie: 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 ONCE HAD

Project

  • 06-01-2018 t/m 12-09-2020
  • Locatie: , 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 Zomerparade

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

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

Publieke Werken Rotterdam

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • 01-07-2020 t/m 31-08-2020
  • In samenwerking met: Publieke Werken
  • Locatie: Buitenexpo, Rotterdam
  • Public outdoor exhibition in Rotterdam including 400 participating artists, designers, photographers, image-makers, and illustrators.

Culturele Supermarkt

  • 01-06-2020 t/m 31-08-2020
  • In samenwerking met: Roodkapje Rotterdam
  • Locatie: 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 Roodkapje to continue to exist.
  • www.roodkapje.org

Rotterdam Pride

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • 13-09-2019 t/m 29-09-2019
  • In samenwerking met: Kinki Kappers
  • Locatie: Kinki Kappers, Rotterdam
  • exhibition of my work for de Kracht van Rotterdam at Kinki Kappers.
  • www.kinki.nl

Motel Mozaique

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • 15-04-2019 t/m 19-04-2019
  • In samenwerking met: Motel Mozaique
  • Locatie: Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
  • Exhibition of my work for De Kracht van Roterdam

Kunstrai Art Fair

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: Kunstrai, Amsterdam
  • Art Fair

Kunstrai Art Fair

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: Kunstrai, Amsterdam
  • Art Fair

For real art Fair

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: For Real, Amsterdam
  • art fair

Affordable Art Fair Hamburg

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: hamburg, hamburg
  • art fair

Art the Hague

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: Den Haag, Den Haag
  • art fair

THE MASQUERADE BALL | QLICK GALLERY | SOLO EXHIBITION

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Qlick Gallery
  • Locatie: Amsterdam, Amsterdam
  • solo exhibition at Qlick Gallery amsterdam.
  • www.qlickgallery.com

ART THE HAGUE | THE HAGUE | ART FAIR

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Art the Hague
  • Locatie: Den Haag, Den Haag
  • art fair

(UN)LABBELED CAMP PRIDE | ROTTERDAM PRIDE | EXHIBITION

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Rotterdam Pride
  • Locatie: Schouwburgplein, rotterdam

FOEDERER TALENT AWARD | EXHIBITION AND CONTEST

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Foederer
  • Locatie: Glow Eindhoven, Eindhoven

AMBTENARENJARGON | MINSTERIE OF FINANCE | EXHIBITION

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Ministerie van Financien
  • Locatie: Ministerie van Financien, Den Haag

INTERTENTION | TENT ROTTERDAM | FILM SCREENING

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Tent Rotterdam
  • Locatie: Tent Rotterdam, Rotterdam

BARTER | FOAMLAB | AMSTERDAM | EXHIBITION

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • In samenwerking met: Foam
  • Locatie: Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Publieke Werken

Tentoonstelling / presentatie

  • 01-07-2021 t/m 31-07-2021
  • In samenwerking met: stichting droom en daad
  • Locatie: rotterdam, rotterdam
  • Outdoor exhibition organized by Stichting Droom en Daad . Publieke werken 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
  • Locatie: 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/

Erkenningen

    Stipendium
  • Gemeente Rotterdam

  • 2021
    Stipendium
  • Stichting Droom en Daad

  • 2021
    Stipendium
  • Pictoright Steunfonds

  • 2023
    Stipendium
  • Prins Bernhardfonds

  • 2023
    Stipendium
  • Gemeente Rotterdam

  • 2023
    Prijs
  • De Kracht van Rotterdam Publieksprijs

  • 2019
    Prijs
  • Foederer Talent Award, shortlist.

  • 2016
    Prijs
  • Morepixx photo award

  • 2022
    Collectie
  • Rotterdam Philharmonisch Orkest

  • 2023, Rotterdam
    Collectie
  • ,
    Publicatie
  • Publieke Werken Rotterdam

  • 2020
  • Buitenexpo / Catalogus
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Digifotopro Magazine

  • 2019
  • Tijdschrift
  • Clipboard Publishing - Siem van Woerkom
    Publicatie
  • Hollandse Beelden

  • 2019
  • Catalogus
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Get Inspired Magazine

  • 2019
  • Online Publicatie
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Wing.nl

  • 2019
  • Intervieuw
  • -
    Publicatie
  • LINDA.meiden

  • 2019
  • magazine
  • -
    Publicatie
  • APL Fotomagazine

  • 2018
  • Interview
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Trans Magazine

  • 2017
  • Tijdschrift
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Gayrotterdam

  • 2017
  • Interview
  • - Alex van Hulst
    Publicatie
  • The Boyscouts

  • 2017
  • Interview
  • -
    Publicatie
  • De Etalage ./ fotografie magazine

  • 2015
  • interview
  • -
    Publicatie
  • De Grote Rotterdamse Kunstkalender

  • 2015
  • Tichis -
    Publicatie
  • Landescape Art Review

  • 2015
  • Interview
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Lockjaws Bristol

  • 2015
  • Publicatie
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Djojo & Versteeg en de mens als weerspiegeling van het universum

  • 2014
  • Interview
  • HP/de tijd - Nick Schuller
    Publicatie
  • PHOTOSYNTHESIS GUN L'HOMME |

  • 2013
  • Editorial
  • -
    Publicatie
  • De witte Piet

  • 2013
  • Editorial
  • Volkskrant -
    Publicatie
  • New by Gup

  • 2013
  • catalogus
  • -
    Publicatie
  • GOING DUTCH WYLDE MAGAZINE

  • 2013
  • Editorial
  • -
    Publicatie
  • 2020

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

  • 2020
  • Publicatie
  • -
    Publicatie
  • Ahmad Joudeh - Kaltblut

  • 2020
  • publicatie
  • Kaltblut -