Nicole Geerlings-Cijs

I am a mixed-media painter living in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.

FOR ME PAINTING IS ABOUT CREATING A NEW STATE OF BEING

For me painting is about creating a new state of being. I never feel more connected with myself and the here and now, then when I give myself permission to drift. I’m always in search of that forever changing moment when you feel like a speck in the universe, but somehow grow emotionally three foot tall. Starting a painting is like a journey unfolding. Opening a book on it’s first page or taking that first step.

The anticipation and acceptance that the journey has begun. To get lost in order to find yourself. Transported to a place where there is no need to explain anything or answer any question. To just dive in to that feeling that exists somewhere between reality and memory. The whole process is simultaneously subtle and bold, complex and simple, planned and spontaneous. I truly love that moment when something timeless and contemporary appears. I feel most centered whilst painting, so the whole process has a meditative and contemplative quality to it.

I often combine acrylic paint with several mediums, such as gels and pastes on canvas. When working on these pieces, either with a brush, spatula or ...

Higher Social and Cultural Education - Art Education (Bachelor Degree)
GMI Designschool - DTP Professional Advanced

2019 – Gallery De Ruimte, Geldrop (NL) – Group
2018 – Gallery De Tuinkamer, Hoofddorp (NL) – Group
2018 – Gallery De Ruimte, Geldrop (NL) – Group
2018 – Gallery ‘t Reghthuys, Nieuwkoop (NL) – Duo
2017 – Gallery Kunst Op Vijf, Coevorden (NL) – Duo
2017 – RV Gallery, Noordwijk (NL) – Group
2016 – De Lek In Beeld, Bergambacht (NL) – Group
2006 – Gallery Your Own, Schiedam (NL) – Solo
2003 – Gallery Kurukulla, Alkmaar (NL) – Duo
2002 – Gallery De Gang, Zaandam (NL) – Solo
2002 – ‘t Vorstenburch, Zaandam (NL) – Group
2001 – Gallery Krommenie (NL) – Group
2001 – Gallery De Gang, Zaandam (NL) – Solo