Nils.Rva

Nils Westergard (NILS.RVA) is a Belgian-American street artist and filmmaker based in Amsterdam. His works explore themes of intimacy, strength, and vulnerability. Starting with graffiti in Washington, DC, he honed his skills painting tunnels, bridges, and stage sets. His hand-cut stencil work laid the foundation for his studio practice. After studying film at Virginia Commonwealth University, he embarked on a journey to paint a different European city every week for 6 months, establishing himself in the street-art world. Today, his focus ranges from global subjects to intimate portraits, seen on walls worldwide and in galleries featuring his immensely detailed stencil work. Nils has exhibited with Amsterdam Street Art (ASA), Go Gallery, and is part of the collections of STRAAT Museum (Amsterdam) and Urban Nation (Berlin).