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linocuts, monoprints, and woodcuts.

Jerry Amsterdam

Jerry Amsterdam

Jerry Charlton Meye (1965) operates under the pseudonym ‘Jerry Amsterdam’. A textile designer for twenty years, has been creating linocuts, monoprints, and woodcuts since the lockdown. His ornaments and stencils explode into abstract prints in a palette of colors, transitioning from geometry to balance. His drawings, cut from perspex, applied in acrylic, and printed multiple times on various types of paper, suggest movement. They shift from being more expressive to lighter, almost watercolor-like. The white areas draw the ornaments into depth, and the colors flow with sweeping movements, contrasting with fine to coarse hatching. He achieves thickness through multiple layers, sometimes printed wet-on-wet. Meye strives for perfection, and even though he works intuitively, he leaves nothing to chance.

Jerry Charlton Meye

JERRY AMSTERDAM OPENS NEW EXHIBITION AT CAFÉ BRUXELLES, HAARLEM

On June 1st at 17:00, Jerry Amsterdam will open a new exhibition at Café Bruxelles in Haarlem, marking the next step in his steadily evolving artistic journey. Following a series of exhibitions across Amsterdam, Amstelveen, and Haarlem, this new presentation continues...

PHOTO RECAP: JERRY CHARTLTON MEIJE’S EXHIBITION OPENING AT SOUNDS, HAARLEM

Jerry Chartlton Meije is undeniably one of those rare, highly productive artists whose creative energy seems boundless. His latest collection has found a home in an unexpected yet inspiring venue: Sounds, a beloved record store in Haarlem. Thanks to his relentless...

JERRY MEIJE EXPOSEERT NIEUW WERK IN SOUNDS HAARLEM

Met een achtergrond als textielontwerper en een onstuitbare drang naar creativiteit, weet Jerry Charlton Meye – alias Jerry Amsterdam – al jarenlang te verrassen met zijn unieke linosnedes, monotypes en houtsnedes. Zijn werk, dat zich kenmerkt door explosieve...

Jerry’s Art Takes Over Coffeecompany Kinkerstraat

Amsterdam's vibrant art scene continues to thrive, and one artist making significant waves is Jerry, whose captivating work can currently be admired at the Coffeecompany on Kinkerstraat. Having already established a presence with his online portfolio at...

EXHIBITION EXTENSION GET TOGETHER

Join Jerry Amsterdam for a Special 'Get Together' Event Mark your calendars because artist Jerry Amsterdam is hosting a 'Get Together' event to celebrate the extension of his exhibition. Originally scheduled to end on May 20, the exhibition will now continue, giving...

Jerry Meije’s Art: Bold, Vibrant, And “Unstoppable”

fortherightreasons has written a beautiful biography about Jerry Amsterdam and posted it on their platform. 

P60 High Tea

You are cordially invited to join us for a delightful High Tea hosted by Jerry. This event celebrates the ongoing exhibition of Jerry's latest collection of works at P60 in Amstelveen.   Event Details: Date: April 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Venue: P60,...

P60 Exhibition Event Feb 2025

JERRY EXPOSEERT @ P60 FEATURING ELECTRIC 80'S EVENT   Electric 80's Night at P60 in Amstelveen: A Celebration of Art and Music On February 20, 2025, P60 in Amstelveen hosted an unforgettable evening themed "Electric 80's." The event showcased the vibrant art of...

JERRY EXPOSEERT @ P60

JERRY EXPOSEERT @ P60 FEATURING A NIGHT FULL ELECTRIC 80'S EVENTS  A Night of Synth Pop Nostalgia: February 20, 2025, at P60 Amstelveen Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate 80s-inspired experience at P60 in Amstelveen on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This...

Art in Progress: A Creative Day in Ugchelen

art in progress: a creative day in ugchelen  Today, Onno Rijpstra had the pleasure of joining Jerry Meije, also known as Jerry Amsterdam, as Jerry carefully arranged his stunning paintings for a photoshoot. Together they spent the day in the serene village of...

EVENT LOG

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An exhaustive review of Jerry Charlton Meije’s complete portfolio, event logs, and history provides a single comprehensive, chronologically updated list of all his artistic exhibitions and showcase milestones:

1. Café de Balie, Amsterdam (March 2022)

  • The Milestone: This was Jerry’s definitive debut solo exhibition marking his public transition from a 20-year career as a textile designer to a fine artist.

  • The Work: Having used the pandemic lockdown to experiment with linocuts, monotypes, and woodcuts while on leave from his job at the music venue Paradiso, he presented an explosion of abstract, colorful prints. The pieces utilized perspex-carved lines and multi-layered printing to create dense, organic depths reminiscent of an abstract jungle.

2. Pension Homeland, Amsterdam (February 2024 – August 2024)

  • The Opening (February 2024): A highly successful exhibition located in Amsterdam’s historic naval terrain (Mariniersorrein). Focused deeply on the tactile craftsmanship of linocuts and woodcuts, it was both a commercial and community success, selling over half of the exhibited catalog on its opening run. The atmosphere was elevated with live music provided by The Men From Oz (a live DJ and saxophonist duo).

  • The Season Final Event (August 11, 2024): To wrap up his major seasonal run at Homeland, Jerry hosted a festive closing finissage featuring a celebration of abstract bold colors paired with drinks, snacks, and a soul/disco/jazz musical mix.

3. Café de Koe, Amsterdam (March 2024)

  • The Milestone: Opened on March 23, 2024, this show immediate followed his Homeland success.

  • The Evolution: Here, Jerry debuted a major evolutionary leap in style. He moved past flat linocut stencils and line play into canvases treated with thick palette-knife acrylic applications, juxtaposed with delicate, dreamy, sponge-applied watercolor techniques and calligraphic brushwork.

4. Coffeecompany Kinkerstraat, Amsterdam (Late 2024)

  • The Showcase: An exhibition embedded right into the daily hub of Amsterdam’s neighborhood culture. This showcase integrated his multi-layered geometric works and texture-heavy patterns into a lively community space.

5. P60 Cultural Venue, Amstelveen (February 2025 – May 2025)

Jerry held an extensive residency and exhibition footprint at the P60 cultural center, consisting of three major anchor events:

  • Jerry Exposeert @ P60 / Electric 80’s Night (February 20, 2025): A crossover event fusing visual arts and live music. Jerry’s vibrant abstract collections were displayed throughout the venue alongside a full synth-pop nostalgia night.

  • P60 High Tea (April 24, 2025): An intimate community gathering hosted by Jerry to celebrate the continuation of his art exhibition.

  • Exhibition Extension “Get Together” (May 2025): Originally scheduled to close on May 20, the exhibition was extended due to high demand. Jerry threw a celebratory “Get Together” event to welcome late viewers.

6. Sounds Record Store, Haarlem (February 2026 – Present)

  • The Current Solo Exhibition: Jerry’s most recent major solo exhibition takes over the upstairs floor of the famous Sounds record store in Haarlem.

  • The Work: This latest collection showcases a highly productive output, demonstrating more complex color layering, varied material choices, and heavily textured prints that complement the raw, authentic physical energy of the venue.