Artist Bio
Gerrit 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 invention, design, and development of innovative space systems. Following retirement, he transitioned to photography - channeling his technical expertise and creative drive into a new artistic medium. His photography, much of which is creative and abstract, explores the tension between realism and imagination.
Gerrit is actively involved in Northern California’s photography and arts communities. He is active in the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center and Gallery, the Sierra Camera Club, Sacramento Fine Arts, Rancho Cordova Arts, and many others. His work has been in numerous exhibitions and competitions, earning regional awards and entering several private collections.
In 2024, he co-presented the successful duo exhibition “REALISMFantasy” at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, where he provided the 31-print “Fantasy” segment. In 2025, he had a well-received solo exhibition “Embellished Emblems” at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento, displaying 24 prints of creatively modified automotive emblems with stunning colors and textures. In 2025 and so far in 2026, he has had 253 images accepted in 43 physical and 97 online/magazine exhibits. His website is focused-eclecticism.com.