Opalite

In her vibrant Rotterdam studio, artist Karin Vermeer masterfully blends the digital and the tangible. Known for her striking portraits of female models and abstract images of textured surfaces, Karin begins each piece with digital manipulation, crafting unique and original works. Her fascination with contrasts drives her process. Once the digital phase is complete, she prints and transforms the images using paint and gel medium layers. She creates depth and texture with brushes, palette knives, sponges, and her fingers, ensuring each raw structured portrait is distinct within a limited edition of no more than 25. Each piece starts with a digital foundation, but applying acrylics, oil paints, and oil bars animates her work. Finally, a satin varnish adds a polished finish, enhancing the colours and bringing her creations to life. Through her playful dance between digital art and traditional techniques, Karin invites viewers to engage with the sensory richness.