Nelleke Cloosterman

°1996, Wuustwezel, Belgium.
Residing and working in London, the United Kingdom.

Nelleke Cloosterman is a contemporary painter who defies the limitations of reality through her captivating body of works. By skillfully combining and distorting everyday elements such as plants, birds, and bubbles, she creates a visually convincing yet otherworldly universe—a microcosmos transcending rational logic and natural laws. As a result, Cloosterman offers the viewer a glimpse into a realm where meaning eludes traditional understanding. Incorporating computer-generated images into her creative process, Cloosterman seamlessly merges her thoughts with the painted surface. Her pictures oscillate between flatness and three-dimensionality, often employing gradients that evoke the compression of time, transforming her pieces into ongoing narratives. With each stroke of the brush, Nelleke Cloosterman invites the viewer to immerse themselves in her imaginative landscapes, where surprises, fragility, and profound contemplation await.