“I love 80s and 90s pop culture/nostalgia, and you often see that reflected in my paintings” – 
Each painting I create tells a story. By weaving in recognizable elements and characters from iconic 80s and 90s classics alongside today’s most popular movies, music, and games, I blend nostalgia with contemporary culture.
My work reflects not only my passion for art, but also my deep appreciation for the timeless icons that shape each generation. These familiar symbols invite viewers to reconnect with moments that feel personal, powerful, and unforgettable—bringing cherished memories vividly back to life.
FROM THRIFT STORE FIND TO FINISHED PIECE
Every painting starts the same way: I walk into a thrift store or antique market and look for canvases that still have something left to say. Most of them are forgotten, quiet landscapes, dusty still lifes, portraits no one wants anymore.
When the right one appears, I immediately see what it needs. A character, an object, a scene from the movies, games or music that shaped me. I then paint the addition with the same brushwork, colours and atmosphere as the original, so the new element feels like it was always meant to be there.
The best pieces only show their secret on a second glance. That’s the part I love most!
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“Featured Pieces
reimagined with pop-culture icons — some subtle, some bold — each ready to find its place on a new wall.
Two Musketeers
€550.00
Year: 2026
Registration nr: 449
Includes a certificate of authenticity
Surface: Canvas
Medium: Acrylics
Size canvas: 40 x 50 cm
Size with frame: 63 x 73 cm
The Showdown
€395.00
Title: The Showdown
Year: 2026
Registration nr: 468
Surface: Canvas
Medium: Acrylics
Size canvas: 30 x 60 cm
Size with frame: 43 x 73 cm
Lucky Luke
€150.00
Title: Lucky Luke
Year: 2026
Registration nr: 448
Surface: Wooden Panel
Medium: Acrylics
Size panel: 25 x 20 cm
Size with frame: 34 x 29 cm
Hyrule Fields
€375.00
Title: Hyrule Fields
Year: 2026
Registration nr: 450
Surface: Canvas
Medium: Acrylics
Size canvas: 40 x 50 cm
(without frame)
Your time will come
€400.00
Title: Your time will come
Year: 2023
Registration nr: 157
Surface: Canvas
Medium: Acrylics
Size: 100,5 x 80,5 cm
Ransom on the river
€195.00
Title: Ransom on the River
Year: 2026
Registration nr: 453
Surface: Canvas
Medium: Acrylics
Size canvas: 40 x 30 cm
(without frame)
COMMISSION YOUR OWN
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA YOURSELF?
Can’t find the perfect piece? Let’s create one together.
Bring me a family heirloom, a favorite classic painting, or any idea you have — I’ll reimagine it with the pop-culture twist you want, made uniquely for you.
GO BACK IN TIME AND EMBRACE THE NOSTALGIA WITH
POP-CULTURE ALTERED ART
BY WESLEY ALTENA
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