About the Artist         

Nina was born in Amstelveen, the Netherlands in 1974 and spent most of her adolescent years in Amsterdam. In 1994, she attended the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, an independent and internationally oriented university of applied sciences for Fine Arts and Design in Amsterdam. 

After her art education, she decided to “paint from life” and explore the world. She traveled through Europe, the United States, and Mexico, settling in New York in 2001. 

While continuously painting, She found her way into the primary, secondary art and design industry where she was exposed to the inner workings of the New York Art World. Her exposure to the Masters of Art in the secondary market greatly influenced her work. So did her travels and living in a country that was not native to her. Nina’s art incorporates all those elements.

  “My works are narrative poems of life. They subconsciously emerge from my mind and heart, whereafter they take off on their journey”. 

Nina has exhibited in solo exhibitions, and group exhibitions in Europe and the us and has established a loyal following of private collectors who have acquired her work over the years. She lives and works in Port Washington, New York.

Artist Statement

My artworks study and reflect integral parts of society and the complexity of the human soul. It explores what makes people who they are, their stories, their true face, and their guarded hidden sides. It functions as a mode for understanding our relationships with ourselves and the world around us.

I am not an activist. I do try to provoke feelings and move minds. It is part of our growth, innovation, and understanding of our role in this world. Therefore, the observer is always an integral part of my artwork. I do not inspire to control what they feel or think. That is part of their journey. I am merely the instigator.

As a modern figurative painter, my work shows constraint and tension in a dance of sharp shadows and lines representing movement, vibration, and sound. An extra dimension added through layers changes a 2-dimensional flat canvas into a 3-dimensional experience. I work with acrylics because I appreciate their unforgiven nature and the demands of quick action. It gets the raw innate concept out. I believe this is what brings upon the emotions of others when they view the work. 

I have exhibited in Europe and the United States and accumulated a loyal following of private collectors who have supported my work over the years.

Current Projects

Nina is currently working on a series #ofwhichiam in which she explores the development and role of cultural heritage on an individual.

Cultural awareness can help break down cultural barriers and build bridges, by learning how to appreciate and respect those who are different from you. You come to understand more about yourself and your own culture, you'll learn how to relate better to individuals from different cultural backgrounds which can lead to peace. I call all artists. Join me in #ofwhichiam movement for cultural understanding and peace.