VEINWORK | Expositie | het hart van Bron | Hilbert van der Staal
News

Website Launch Update: Now Live (for Real This Time)
The website has actually been live for a few days already — but I decided to keep things quiet at first. Like with most launches, a few issues only showed up once everything was truly out there. The gallery didn’t play nicely on mobile, and a couple of other small features needed some extra attention that slipped through during testing.

Welcome back to VEINWORK
I’m thrilled to welcome you to my new all-in-one destination for everything about my art, exhibitions, and creative journey. In the News section, I’ll keep you up to date on new expos and events, while the Events page contains details of upcoming shows as well as previous ones.

The pulse has started
Proudly, I present my new logo: a sleek, black-and-white, V-shaped heartbeat design, now carrying VEINWORK beneath it. It marks a milestone in the growth of VEINWORK and the upcoming launch of my renewed website and portfolio.

Website update coming soon!
In the coming period, both my website and socials will undergo a major update. Not just because certain technical elements (such as plugins) need replacement, but especially because I, as an artist, have embarked on a new creative path.

Interview by René Hazeleger for EdeNieuws
I was interviewed during the Ede Studio Route, where local artists opened their studios to the public. Visitors had the chance to explore my latest artworks, learn about my creative process, and engage directly with me as I shared insights into my artistic journey. Read more about this inspiring cultural initiative and my contributions to the local art scene or click on the link below.

Edese AtelierRoute – Aftermovie
It was an intense and unforgettable weekend during the Edese AtelierRoute. For the first time, I exhibited my new work, and it was incredible to see how visitors connected with it. On Saturday, over 100 people came through—absolutely hectic! On Sunday, I decided to keep count, and 172 visitors arrived.

Interview by Cynthia Lukassen for indebuurtEde
In my first-ever interview, I shared my journey as a portrait artist, exploring how I developed my style and skills over time. The article also highlights the very first mention of the VEINWORK exhibition and my participation in the Ede Studio Route. I also gave a glimpse into my creative process and the inspiration behind my artworks. Read more about my story and early steps into the local art scene.

Beyond the silence
Something has shifted. Until now, my work lived in the shadows. Raw, unsaid, hidden away. But something has broken open. It’s no longer just about showing drawings. It’s about coming forth. Making things visible, even when they are uncomfortable. Even when they feel vulnerable.

Exhibition ‘Veinwork’
You’ve seen what I can draw, now I’m showing you what I can no longer ignore.
Face after face, layer by layer. In every portrait, I found something of myself — a calm, a connection, a silence.
But that silence grew louder.

Ede Artist Studio Tour 2025 with Joyce Mytox & Hilbert van der Staal
On Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025, artists in Ede will open their doors to the public during the Edese Atelierroute – and this year I am delighted to take part! Even more special: this weekend I’ll be sharing my studio with fellow artist Joyce Mytox.