The work of Nina Surel, a mixed media artist born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and based in Miami, Florida, looks like a cross between a fashion editorial and a painting from 19th century Romanticism. Combining portraits and landscapes, her collages explore what it means to be a modern woman. Ironically enough, Nina Surel looks to the past to do so.
Beautifully embellished with shimmering beads and sequins, Nina Surel's artworks are a treat for the eyes. Specifically addressing repressed desires and complicated lives, the forest in which each image takes place in provides a sanctuary for such subjects and feelings. By bringing the past to the present, Nina Surel also shows how timeless certain issues are while instilling in women of all ages a level of camaraderie.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mixed Media Art
- Explore the use of mixed media in art to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces.
- Fashion-inspired Art
- Combine fashion aesthetics with traditional art forms to create unique and captivating artworks.
- Exploring Feminine Identity
- Address the complexities and challenges faced by modern women through artistic exploration of feminine identity.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Incorporate innovative techniques and materials into the art industry to push the boundaries of traditional artistic expression.
- Fashion
- Collaborate with artists and incorporate elements of art into fashion design to create visually striking and conceptually rich collections.
- Gender Studies
- Use art as a medium to explore and challenge societal norms and expectations surrounding gender and identity.
