Ger Doornink

Ger Doornink, born in 1949 in Aalten, the Netherlands, is a multidisciplinary, contemporary artist known for his evocative female portraits that merge painting, illustration, and photography. He studied Advertising at the Arnhem Art Academy and began his career as a graphic designer and fashion photographer, often under the pseudonym “Gerry the Cat.” 

His time in Tokyo deeply influenced his aesthetic, followed by years in Milan, and later a return to the Netherlands where he explored the legacy of Dutch masters, particularly Rembrandt.

Now based in Amsterdam, Doornink creates female portraits that fuse emotional depth with visual impact. He works primarily with oil, acrylic, and mixed media on canvas, and also produces limited edition prints on Hahnemühle paper. His bold use of color, graphic composition, and fashion-inspired sensibility reflect his international experience. 

Represented by leading galleries in Amsterdam and Barcelona, he has presented solo exhibitions such as “The Look” and “Thoughts” (2024), and joined collective shows like “Changes” (2022).