Biography
Year of Birth: 1980
Education: Gerrit Rietveld Academie DOGtime, Amsterdam (Graduated in 2014)
Rutger van der Tas is a Dutch artist who operates at the intersection of traditional and digital art. His work is characterized by a critical view of modern society, with a particular focus on the influence of technology and social media. He combines classical techniques such as painting and drawing with innovative digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital processes.
Since 2019, Van der Tas has been active in the world of digital art and NFTs (non-fungible tokens). He has experimented with programmable art on platforms like Async Art and contributed to innovative projects where artworks consist of multiple layers, each created by different artists. His work reflects on the interaction between humans and the digital world, questioning how technology affects our lives and our perception of reality.
In addition to his digital art practices, Van der Tas remains active in the traditional art scene. His work has been exhibited in various galleries and museums, and he continues to explore the boundaries between physical and digital art forms.
Awards and Nominations:
- Winner of the AVROTROS Van Gogh Competition in 2014
- Nominated for the Vishal Kunstprijs 2020 in Haarlem