Gerrit van Ommering

Gerrit “Gert” van Ommering is a fine art photographer based in Gold River, California. Originally from the Netherlands, he relocated to the United States at the age of 19 to pursue a dynamic career in the aerospace industry, specializing in the invention, design, development, deployment, and management of space systems. Following retirement, he transitioned to photography, channeling his technical and creative energies into a new artistic medium.

Gert is actively involved in Northern California’s photography and arts communities. He contributes to the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center and Gallery and serves as the Print Director for the Sierra Camera Club. He also holds memberships in various arts organizations across Sacramento, Yolo County, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, and Placerville. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and competitions, earning regional awards and entering several private collections.

In July 2024, he co-presented the successful duo exhibition “REALISMFantasy” with his wife Lucille at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center in Rancho Cordova, where he contributed the “Fantasy” segment. His upcoming solo exhibition “Embellished Emblems” is being installed at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento for a June 2025 run. This body of work explores classic and vintage car emblems through radical digital manipulation, emphasizing bold color, texture, and abstraction.

Gert’s work consistently explores the tension between realism and imagination, blending technical precision with experimental expression.