Nina Pandolfo
Nina Pandolfo (born 1977, in Tupa, Sao Paulo) one of Brazil's most prominent and influential graffiti artists.[1][2]
Life
Nina started drawing and painting at the age of 3. With the encouragement of her mother, she continued to develop her skills until she reached a level of proficiency. At the age of 12, Nina took to the streets and started tagging the walls. Her talent was soon recognized by other Brazilian artists and she later became part of the group whose graffiti art featured in galleries and museums.
Work
Using plastic, latex, and resin, Nina Pandolfo makes use of a wide variety of materials. Her work features themes that draw from childhood and nature. She is known for painting female subjects with wide-eyed, childish features in mysterious environments. Her characters evolve into more sophisticated forms with deeper more contemplative gazes.
One of Nina's most famous projects includes her partner work with famed Brazilian artists Os Gêmeos twins and Francisco Rodrigues da Silva (Nunca). In 2007, the four painted the facade and curtain of an 800 year old Kelburn Castle in Fairlie, North Ayrshire, in Scotland.[3] The work is now a permanent feature of this historic building.[4]
Nina's most recent work, "Little Things for Life" is an exhibition and a gigantic mural featured on the Rivington Street Wall located in the lower east side in New York City. Her debut solo exhibition is featured across the street at Rivington Street Gallery, Coburn Projects lower east side space. This new body of work is inspired by her perception of small details in the everyday life.
Exhibitions
Her notable exhibitions include:[5]
- 2015: Little things for life, Coburn Projects, New York City, New York
- 2012: Spice Angels, Lazarides, London
- 2010 : Life’s Flavor, Carmichael Gallery – Los Angeles CA, USA
- 2009: The Wynwood Walls, Deitch Projects x Goldman Properties – Miami FL, USA
- 2009: Graffiti Gone Global, SushiSamba – Miami FL, USA
- 2009: Queenz Arrive, McCaig-Welles Gallery – Brooklyn NY, USA
- 2008: Between Us, Gallery Maskara – Mumbai, India
- 2008: Aos Nossos Olhos, Galeria Leme – São Paulo, Brazil
- 2007: Wholetrain Project – Nordeste Tour: Recife, Natal and João Pessoa, Brazil
- 2007: Beyond Street Art – Düsseldorf, Germany