BIO

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Since childhood, Jalinka Gressmann has been captivated by the world's tales and visual richness. She spent hours exploring in nature, flea markets, and bookstores. This deepened her passion for sophisticated, eclectic aesthetics, offbeat vintage, and the unconventional.
As a mixed-media artist, she creates visual stories infused with mysticism and dreams. Her curiosity fuels her imagination. Having Synesthesia lets her see visuals when she hears music and smell scents. adding depth as she explores the endless associations and interconnectedness of all.
With a playful and experimental approach, Jalinka compares her art to her mixed heritage. Weaving experiences, cultures, and found fragments into both abstract and figurative work, adding meaning or raising questions. She uses a wide range of materials in her often surrealist collages/assemblages and paintings.
Her background includes interior design, sculpture, and fine arts. Jalinka exhibits in galleries and online. Collectors can view her work via her website, social media, or at shows. Buyers may purchase or discuss commissions online, through platforms, or in person.
Jalinka’s art invites connection and interpretation, and she believes each viewer brings a unique perspective. When you live with her work, its meanings evolve and transform with you.
EDUCATION
EXHIBITIONS
2026
In Good Company | Create! Collective | Artsy
Of Love and Other Devotions | Pink Poodle Society | The Hoxton | Amsterdam
2025
Salon | Arti et Amicitiae | Amsterdam
2024
Salon | Arti et Amicitiae | Amsterdam
Kunst10daagse | Hotel Meyer | Bergen aan Zee
Painting Progress | Gallery the Koppel Project | London
HUGFEST | Gallery The Canvas3.0 | Oculus WTC | New York City
Art Queens | Gallery Paradigm | Philadelphia
2023
Salon | Arti et Amicitiae | Amsterdam
Solo Expo | Pleintheater | Amsterdam
Collage Festival NL/BE | Stichting Kunstwerkt | Schiedam
Coupee Cahier 01: Type | Coupee Collage Collective | Industrie Museum | Gent, Belgium

2022
Salon | Arti et Amicitiae | Amsterdam
Recht op Kunst Zuidas | KunstRUIM | Amsterdam
Qickoff | Gallery Associates Des Arts | Buren
2021
Salon | Arti et Amicitiae | Amsterdam
Ruim Baan Voor de makers | KunstRUIM | Zoku | Amsterdam
2020
World Atlas Collage | Stichting Kunstwerkt | Schiedam
2019
World Atlas Collage | Museum Verbeke Foundation | Belgium
Nasty Women | de Balie | Amsterdam
Diamant aan de Amstel | KunstRuim | Hotel Pestana | Amsterdam
2017
Solo Expo | Roest | Amsterdam
2015
Duo Expo | Gallery Saguão | Viseu, Portugal
Gallery Carmo ’81 | Viseu, Portugal
Fremdkörper | Gallery BG het depot | Amsterdam
2011
Myths & Legends | Gallery Chiellerie | Amsterdam
2001 - 2004
HKU University of Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Intermedia | Utrecht
1999 - 2001
HKU University of Arts | Sculpture | Utrecht
1998 - 1999
HKU University of Arts | 3D-Design | Utrecht
1996 - 1998
Cibap | Vocational College for Design, Advertising,
Styling, Interior & Set Design | Zwolle
I am committed to lifelong learning and participate in training and certification programs whenever possible.
I hold several certificates that showcase my professional development in art, entrepreneurship, education, herbalism, and other areas of interest.