Hi, I'm CHARLETON, ARTIST and
COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER
CONTACT >> info@charletonmercelina.com
I'm a computer graphics designer and artist from Willemstad, Curaçao, born in 1992. Growing up immersed in nature, local folklore, and global media, I developed an artistic style that blends these diverse influences. At sixteen, I moved to the Netherlands, where I studied Game Art & Design and Visual Effects, exploring virtual reality (VR) and creating films, animations, and games. Now based in Almere, I work on both commercial projects and personal art. My experience includes contributions to PS4 games, visual effects for award-nominated films, commercials, and interactive VR installations. Moving forward, I aim to further explore the intersection of art, design, and interactive media.
Artist Statement
My work resides at the intersection of traditional and digital art, blending the emotive qualities of Impressionism and Expressionism with contemporary, digital techniques. I distill visual elements into high-contrast, minimalistic forms, creating a style that is both striking and refined. My artistic practice spans digital painting, traditional painting, and sculpture, with advanced technologies like 3D printing playing a key role in enhancing my sculptural works.
I am committed to pushing the boundaries of both digital and traditional mediums, crafting pieces that capture attention and resonate deeply. My goal is to inspire others by forging a new style that bridges the gap between the old and the new, offering a fresh perspective within the ever-evolving landscape of art.
2024 Sept. Group Exhibition
tba
@Saeckenborgh Broedplaats, Almere
2024 Sept. Group Exhibition
Nazomersalon kunstenaars Flevoland
@Gemeentehuis, Lelystad
2024 Aug. Group Exhibition
Zomersalon K=L
@Kunst=Leuk, Almere
2024 Jul. Group Exhibition
Natuurkunstpark 2024
@Natuurpark Lelystad, Lelystad
2024 Jul. Group Exhibition
Forever Young
@Kunstcentrum De Boterhal, Hoorn
2024 Jun. Group Exhibition
Draw Till You Drop
@Kunst=Leuk, Almere
2023 Dec. Group Exhibition
Kunstroute 47
@Dutch digital art museum, Almere
2023 Sept. Digital Art Commission
Digitale Cultuur - Nederlands Film Festival
In collaboration with Alex Raul and Bats Bronsveld
@Utrecht Public Library, Utrecht
2023 Aug. Digital Art Commission
RADICAL SYMBIOSIS: THE SOCIAL LIFE OF MICROBES
commissioned by Penelope Cain
@RADIUS CCA, Delft
2023 May. Digital Art Commission
STRP festival
In collaboration with Alex Raul and Bats Bronsveld
@STRP Eindhoven, Eindhoven
2023 Mar. Digital Art Commission
Opera Forward Festival
In collaboration with Alex Raul and Bats Bronsveld
@Dutch National Opera and Ballet, Amsterdam
2022 Oct. Digital Art Commission
Repairing the Present: REWILD
commissioned by Penelope Cain
@MAXXI Museum, Rome
2021 Sept. Digital Art & Animation Commission
Opening title digital art & animation commissioned by Paula van der Oest
@Nederlands Film Festival, Utrecht