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Nina

Nina blends the raw energy of Brazilian street art with delicate, dreamlike explorations of femininity and childhood.

6 Works

About Nina

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Nina, born Carina Aparecida Arsênio Pandolfo, emerged as a pioneer of the 1990s São Paulo graffiti scene. Beginning her practice by tagging public walls at age 12, she later grounded her street-level experience in formal visual communication studies. This foundation allowed her to transition her work from the urban landscape to international galleries and institutions. Her practice explores themes of nature, childhood, and femininity through a distinct mixed-media approach. By integrating resin, crochet, and Swarovski crystals into her compositions, she builds tactile, dreamlike environments. Her work has gained significant recognition, including the 2007 Kelburn Castle mural project and exhibitions at the University of São Paulo's art museum and the National Arts Foundation.

Visual voice

Nina is recognized for her whimsical, large-eyed female characters and animals inhabiting surreal settings. Her aesthetic balances the bold origins of Brazilian street art with delicate textures like crochet and shimmering resin accents.
São Paulo GraffitiWhimsical CharactersMixed MediaFemininityDreamlike Nature
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Nina — questions answered

What is Nina’s background in street art?

Nina is a pioneer of the 1990s São Paulo graffiti scene, having started tagging public walls at the age of 12.

What materials does Nina use in her art?

Beyond paint, she incorporates mixed media such as resin, crochet, and Swarovski crystals to add texture and depth to her work.

What are the recurring subjects in her work?

Her work frequently features large-eyed female characters and animals set within dreamlike, natural environments.

Where has Nina’s work been exhibited?

Her work has been shown at the University of São Paulo's art museum, the National Arts Foundation (Funarte), and on the walls of Kelburn Castle in Scotland.

Does she have formal artistic training?

Yes, she completed a technical course in visual communication before transitioning her work from the streets into the gallery space.

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