Rochelle Peetoom in the studio

About

Rochelle Peetoom is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of emotion, memory, and the human experience. Through her distinctive approach to portraiture and figurative painting, she creates works that invite viewers to look beyond the surface and connect with deeper emotional truths.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Peetoom developed her artistic voice through years of experimentation and study. Her practice is deeply influenced by both classical techniques and contemporary expression, resulting in works that feel timeless yet urgently present.

"My work is about capturing moments of vulnerability and strength. I believe that art has the power to create connections between people, to make us feel less alone in our experiences. Each piece I create is an invitation to pause, to feel, and to reflect."

Peetoom works primarily in oil and mixed media, often incorporating unconventional materials and techniques to achieve the emotional depth she seeks. Her studio practice is meditative and intuitive, allowing each work to evolve organically through layers of paint, gesture, and revision.

In the Studio

Rochelle working
Creative process
Studio detail

Selected Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

2024 Let Go & Keep Going, Gallery Name, Amsterdam
Let Go & Keep Going
2023 Reflections, Art Space, Rotterdam
Reflections
2022 Portraits of Silence, Contemporary Gallery, The Hague
Portraits of Silence

Group Exhibitions

2024 New Dutch Painters, Museum of Contemporary Art, Amsterdam
New Dutch Painters
2023 Emerging Voices, International Art Fair, Brussels
Emerging Voices
2023 Women in Art, Cultural Center, Utrecht
Women in Art
2022 Portrait Now!, National Portrait Gallery, Copenhagen
Portrait Now!
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