Ger Doornink

Ger Doornink (1949) is a Dutch artist who brings together painting, illustration and photography. He studied at the art academy in Arnhem and began his career as a designer and photographer in advertising and fashion under the pseudonym Gerry the Cat. In the early 1980s, he moved to Tokyo. The Japanese visual language he encountered there became a lasting influence on his work. He later lived in Milan. On returning to the Netherlands, he immersed himself in the Dutch Old Masters. This combination of Eastern and Western influences remains a distinctive foundation for his portraits. Doornink builds his mixed-media works from different layers and materials. Paint, oil and resin give the portraits depth and texture. Restrained greys and sepia tones meet bold accents of colour. Up close, their layers and refined details become visible. Human expression is central: his portraits combine calm and vulnerability with a powerful presence. Each work invites a longer look at the face, texture and interplay of light and colour. Discover Ger Doornink’s portraits at Art Villa Gooi Gallery in Hilversum. Contact the gallery for available works, personal advice or a viewing.