Chez Eelco

Friends, family and the man himself

Eelco Boswijk is a legend in his own time, a pioneer and a tireless patron. Now retired, his legacy is the vibrant artistic community in Nelson, many members of which got their start by exhibiting in his café, Chez Eelco.

From Spectrum 22 January 2012

Margaret Belton and Eelco.

Bubbly

The cafe - historic postcard

Early catalogue.

Sally Burton - early catalogue.

Historic postcard.

Jane Evans.

Judith Neill and Margaret Belton.

Eelco Jnr & Snr.

Margaret Belton with drawing of Eelco.

Boswijk bust. Photograph by Martin De Royter, courtesy of Nelson Mail.

Eelco Boswijk

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