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Netherlands (duo: Niels van Swaemen, b. 1981 Eindhoven; Kaspar van Leek, b. 1983 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) · Active since Collaborating since 2007; dedicated to murals full-time from 2012 (studiogiftig.nl/about)
Studio Giftig
Studio Giftig is an urban and street art artist based in Netherlands (duo: Niels van Swaemen, b. 1981 Eindhoven; Kaspar van Leek, b. 1983 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten). Collect limited edition Studio Giftig prints (2 artworks listed)—each run is finite, with Certificate of Authenticity. Works ship worldwide; browse editions in the Works tab.
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“Studio Giftig is Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek, two Dutch painters who have been working together since 2007 and painting murals full time since 2012. (studiogiftig)”
The Story
The work behind the name.
Studio Giftig is Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek, two Dutch painters who have been working together since 2007 and painting murals full time since 2012. The work is surreal realism at building scale — cinematic light, careful staging, finished surfaces that make you wonder how human hands did it. They photograph their own reference material, which keeps everything under their control and recognizably theirs.
Auto-extracted from primary source page (verify before publishing): Het is precies de combinatie van ‘klassieke’ iconografie en eigentijdse beelden die een prettig vervreemdend effect geven.” Inside Information EN Studio Giftig consisting of the Netherlands-based artist duo Niels van Swaemen (1981, Eindhoven) and Kaspar van Leek (1983, Philipsburg St. At the start of the collaboration in 2007, one was still studying at the art academy and the other was working as a graphic designer.
Studio Giftig is a Dutch art collective based in Eindhoven, formed by artists Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek. Known for their highly detailed, surreal murals that blend photorealism and graffiti, the duo has created large-scale works that leave a lasting impact on viewers. Their style mixes intricate, lifelike imagery with dreamlike, surreal elements, often exploring themes of human connection, nature, and technology. One of their major projects was a mural at Eindhoven’s Thomas Hall, where they painted over 600 square meters with photorealistic graffiti. Their work caught international attention for its scale, depth, and technical precision. In 2022, they created the "Close to You" mural, inspired by pop singer Eva Simons’ life story. This piece was featured at the STRAAT street art museum in Amsterdam, showcasing their versatility in blending music, art, and personal narrative into a single piece. Studio Giftig’s work is celebrated for its storytelling ability, with each mural offering a detailed and complex visual experience. Their art continues to push boundaries in street art, combining modern techniques with timeless themes to create visually striking and thought-provoking pieces.
“Studio Giftig creates murals on the highest level with top quality. They speak their own visual language. Expect a well-motivated concept with their distinctive photo realistic style.”
Amsterdam Street Art (quoted on studiogiftig.nl/about)
Street Art Cities Best mural worldwide 2022 and Dutch Street Art Awards recognition appear on the official CV.
Process
Portfolio
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Autonomous image pipeline (own photography of models/objects) is the differentiator emphasized on the official About page.
Common questions
- Is Studio Giftig's work available as a limited edition print?
- Yes. You can collect Studio Giftig's limited edition street art prints on Street Collector, shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- How many artworks by Studio Giftig are on Street Collector?
- Street Collector currently lists 2 limited edition artworks by Studio Giftig. Each artwork on Street Collector is released as a limited run; edition sizes are shown on the product page.
- What is Street Collector?
- Street Collector is a premium illuminated art lamp with swappable limited-edition street art prints. Collect prints from independent artists, display them backlit, and own editioned work with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Exhibition History
Shows, murals, and milestones.
We don't list shows and public projects on this profile yet. Verified history appears here when it's published—newest year first.
Press & Features
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