Théo Schildkamp

Artist Théo Schildkamp seeks his inspiration outside of everyday reality and within the images of dream and fantasy. All elements in his paintings are taken from reality, remaining recognizable; however, by removing them from the usual environment and placing them in an unusual context, an alienating effect is created. In this way, he paints realistic-appearing scenes that evoke a mysterious and enigmatic atmosphere, a world between fantasy and reality. His compositions therefore show great affinity with surrealism, magical realism, and symbolism. The women who figure in this world are personifications of abstract concepts—those of love, loneliness, decay, impermanence, fate, beauty, or vanitas. They dominate paintings that are full of symbolism, often ironic, sometimes slightly absurd, always narrative, and always aesthetic.

Biography

Originally from Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, Théo graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts. He had a flourishing and successful professional practice as an illustrator, designer, and publicist in his studio in the French Provence. Now back in Holland, he devotes himself entirely to painting. He prefers to paint with acrylics in a figurative, narrative, and symbolic style.

Théo has consistently exhibited his work in galleries and art shows around the world for decades, most recently in France, Taiwan, Germany, The Netherlands, and the US. He is currently a featured artist in Kuivato, a Creative Gateways Gallery, in Tlaquepaque, Sedona, Arizona, US. 

Solo Exhibitions

2024
Gallery Atelierspuren / Gallery Atelierspuren – Meppen, Duitsland

2023
Shanin Renee Art Gallery – Sedona, Arizona US
Mick’s Art Gallery – Emmen, Nederland

2022
Rumi Tree Art Gallery – Sedona, Arizona US
Theo Schildkamp / Galerie H10a – Apeldoorn, Nederland

2017
Carré d'Artistes – Sedona, Arizona US

2014
Théo / Art Choises – Hoofddorp, Nederland

2013
Théo Schildkamp / Ernst Sillem Hoeve – Lage Vuursche, Nederland

2011
Rien que La Femme / La Baume – Sagries, Frankrijk
Rien que La Femme / Fourcadier – Montpellier, Frankrijk

2010
Rien que La Femme / Galerie Mignon – Wijk Bij Duurstede, Nederland
Rien que La Femme / Galerie Op 90 – Enschede, Nederland

2001
Go Gallery – Amsterdam, Nederland

1992
Kunst Achterom / Galerie Achterom – Haaksbergen, Nederland

Théo / VNO – Den Haag, Nederland

1982
Galerie Acanthus – Maartensdijk, Nederland

1981
Nature / Philips Ontspanningscentrum – Eindhoven, Nederland

Van Dinosaurus Tot Donald Duck / Natuurhistorische Musea – Travelling Exhibition, Nederland

1979
Tussen Hemel En Aarde / Natura Docet – Denekamp, Nederland

1977
Expositie Theo Schildkamp / Kunsthandel Ina Broerse – Laren (NH), Nederland

1975
Paradijselijk / Galerie Paradijs – Oldenzaal, Nederland

1975
Galerie Duivendrecht – Amsterdam, Nederland

1974
Ausstellung Kreis Coesfeld – Coesfeld, Duitsland
Facetten / Galerie Facet – Amsterdam, Nederland

Palthehuis – Oldenzaal, Nederland

1972
Kunst Rondom / Openbare Bibliotheek – Deventer, Nederland

Group Exhibitions

2024

Kuivato, a Creative Gateways Gallery – Sedona, AZ US
Art Revolution – Taipei, Taiwan

2023
Gallery Atelierspuren / Gallery Atelierspuren – Meppen, Duitsland

Mick’s Art Gallery – Emmen, Nederland

2022
Carré d'Artistes Le touquet, Paris Plage – Le Touquet, Frankrijk

Galerie H10 – Apeldoorn, Nederland

Kunstmoment Diepenheim – Diepenheim, Nederland

2021
Carré d'Artistes Saint Germain en Laye – Paris, Frankrijk

2020
Saxton and Schildkamp / Rumi Tree Art Gallery – Sedona, Arizona US

2018
Carré d'Artistes Philadelphie – Philadelphia, PA US 

2016
Carré d'Artistes Lisbonne – Lisbonne, Portugal

2014
ART International / Maison des Relations Internationales – Montpellier, Frankrijk

2010
Rien que La Femme / Galerie Beetje Kunst – Bilthoven, Nederland
Art En France / Galerie Art En France – Luxeuil Les Bains, Frankrijk
Adriènne Basse / Domaine L'Adriènne Basse – Coulobres, Frankrijk

2007
Holland Art / Holland Art Gallery – Luxeuil Les Bains, Frankrijk

1984
Herfstexpositie / Singer Museum – Laren (NH), Nederland

1983
Galerie 1881 – Diepenheim, Nederland

1981
Né dans la rue - Graffiti / Galerie 51 – Ede, Nederland

1973
Twentse Kunstenaars / Rijksmuseum Twente – Enschede, Nederland