E.H. Roelfzema


E.H. Roelfzema is the pen name of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema Jr., Dutch artist, writer, poet, lyricist and musician. In his art he used encaustic techniques, as well as polymer resin, and monomer resin. He travelled extensively, and from 1970 until 1990 he lived in Ahualoa, Hawaii, working as a farmer and fisherman, and surfing. He returned to the Netherlands in 1990 and married photographer Patricia Steur. His father was writer of the book Soldier of Orange, which was made into a film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Rutger Hauer. Musical collaborations include those with Roll, and Pizza Delivery Boys. Dutch rock band Golden Earring recorded numerous lyrics by E.H. Roelfzema, including the band's signature tunes: The Naked Truth.

Books

The Nine-Fingered Man Where is Kagen Voodoo Cave Writings for Cosmic Space Babies Spiral Nebula Twothousandandfour
  • ''Five and a Half Turns''

Exhibitions

  • Redwater Gallery, Hawaii
  • Kohala Art Center, Hawaii
  • De Twee Pauwen, The Hague
  • Dante Gallery, Amsterdam
  • Donkersloot Gallery, Amsterdam
  • Studio Gallery Pim Van Der Donk, Amsterdam
  • N.P.N. Gallery, Naaldwijk
  • Peter Leen Gallery, Breukelen
  • Jutta Bauer Gallery, Nijmegen
  • Soho Gallery, The Hague
  • SLB Gallery, Zeewolde
  • Soho Gallery, The Hague
  • Museum Kasteel, Wijchen
  • Stadsmuseum, Zoetermeer
  • Galerie Patries van Dorst, Wassenaar

Recordings