PAINTER & ILLUSTRATOR

Nina was born in Sopot, Poland, a bohemian seaside town, into a family of architects and creatives. Holding a Master’s Degree from The Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, Nina has dedicated 15 years to a successful career as an illustrator. With representation from the IllustrationX agency, her illustrative skills have garnered recognition from various global companies, including esteemed brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Penguin Random House, LOTTO, and Davidoff.

To crown her efforts, Nina was appointed as a Visiting Lecturer in Illustration (BA Hons) at Leeds Art University.

However, the spirit of a painter remained restless, and in 2020, Nina founded Saltaire Art School, which also marked the commencement of her full-time painting career. In 2023, Nina’s solo show was sold out at Saltaire Art Gallery, and in 2024, she was appointed as an exhibiting member at the Leeds Fine Artist Association.

Nina resides in her bohemian riverside home in the picturesque village of Saltaire and continues her exploration of ethereal paintings on canvas while engaging in freelance work on selected illustrative campaigns.

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ARTIST’S STATEMENT

“I paint women as energies. Symbols of feminine power.
Representing the incarnation of a deity these avatars embrace the material appearance of my higher self.
Soft but powerful.”

EDUCATION:

1989 - 1997 Formal full-time classical musical education majoring in Piano at Gdańsk School of Music, Poland
2001 - 2006 MA in Graphic Design and Fine Arts at the Academy of Arts, Gdańsk, Poland

CAREER:

Since 2006 Working as a freelance illustrator

SELECTED CLIENTS: Christian Dior / Louis Vuitton / Caffè Nero / Macy’s / BBC / Debenhams / Paris Baguette / BOSE / Royal Academy of Music / Tabasco / The Dorchester / ASDA / Cambridge University / AVON / EMI / Kaufland / Harper Collins / Penguin Random House / Davidoff / Williams Sonoma / LOTTO

ART EXHIBITIONS:

2019 First Solo Exhibition at a Leeds City Centre Jazz Bar
2020 Commercial space, Leeds City Centre
2020/2021 Houzlux Interior Gallery, Wilmslow
2022 Solo exhibition and piano concert at Town Hall Hotel, London
2022 Artist Open House during Saltaire Arts Trail
2022 The Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate
2023 Artist Open House during Saltaire Arts Trail
2023 Saltaire Art Gallery
2024 Saltaire Art Gallery

 
Equilibrium.
“Stop calling her pretty. She isn’t ‘pretty’. Pretty doesn’t even begin to describe her. She is so much more than that. She is kind hearted and heartbroken, gentle and dangerous, an angel one day and a devil the next, in
Here comes the sun…
17 days until spring! #bohoriverhome
“Typically, my artistic inspiration stems from a profound fascination with femininity, characterized by its dynamic contrasts. However, this painting holds a more personal significance. Within its soft and messy layers, it captures the calm and
I just can’t not paint. I don’t know what I was thinking. “Islanding Poppies”, 100 x 120 cm, oil in canvas. Sending it to the open call at @livingstonestives I’m getting some even larger canvases tomorrow. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞
Playtime… Ps. Thank you for all the lovely comments under my last post 🙏🏻
I’m pleased to announce that this painting was sold last night. While I’m keeping one painting for submissions, this marks my first solo show as sold out!
Feminine energy is like water. Soft, but powerful.