Petra Verkade 'Dreaming Of The Mountains' Print Available

Artist: Petra Verkade
Title: Dreaming Of The Mountains
Medium: Handpulled 5 Color Screen Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 30
Price: €90

Hailing from the historic city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, Petra Verkade has emerged as a formidable force within the international printmaking and graphic design landscape. Operating under her creative studio moniker PTRVKD, she has carved out a unique niche that resonates deeply with collectors of limited edition art and meticulously crafted art prints. Her journey into the professional art world began during her formative years at the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, where she studied from 2013 to 2017, before further honing her craft at the University of the Arts Utrecht. It was during this rigorous academic period, which also included a pivotal stint at the Weißensee Kunsthochschule in Berlin in 2019, that she first focused her creative energy on the tactile nature of analog printing. Her education provided the technical foundation for what would become a career defined by bold visual identities and experimental print techniques that bridge the gap between commercial design and fine art.

The work of Petra Verkade is instantly recognizable for its vibrant color palettes and playful, organic shapes that often draw inspiration from her immediate environment, transforming mundane objects like vases and plants into surreal landscapes. As a dedicated maker who prefers working with her hands, she has become a leading advocate for Risograph and screen printing, techniques prized by gig poster enthusiasts for their unique textures and slight, beautiful imperfections. Her significant accomplishments include being selected as the creative visionary behind the visual identity for the 47th Season of The Telly Awards, where she reimagined the theme of original capture through a digital lens. Her portfolio of limited edition releases is highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of high design and traditional printmaking, with her 2023 hand pulled screen print titled Wanderer standing as a testament to her mastery of the four color process and textured paper finishes.

Throughout her career, Petra Verkade has maintained a steady presence in the gallery circuit and art markets across Europe. Her work has been showcased at notable venues and events such as the Frits Galerie in Antwerp, the Amsterdam Coffee Festival, and the Maker Market in Haarlem, for which she designed the official promotional posters. She has also collaborated with high profile clients and cultural institutions including TivoliVredenburg and Stichting Pann, further cementing her status as a versatile artist capable of translating complex narratives into striking visual compositions. Collectors often hunt for her rare limited editions, such as the exclusive ROA risograph print series or her Naoshima inspired designs that pay homage to Japanese architecture and the iconic aesthetic of Yayoi Kusama. By consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible with traditional ink and paper, she ensures that every piece bearing the PTRVKD stamp remains a prized addition to any serious art print or movie poster collection.