5 more - Naft 2025 - Stem Museum - Sint Niklaas - Belgium

In the “5 more” series, Nina confronts the struggles of adolescence and early adulthood—body dysmorphia, the relentless pressure to exercise, to sculpt herself into the glossy ideals found in magazines and social media. Yet, amidst this pursuit of perfection, she presents a woman of strength—one who, with a touch of blasé detachment, recognizes the game she’s playing. A certain fatigue, born from the shallowness of it all, lingers on the faces of her figures.

But her work is not all weight and struggle. There is also light—found in her beloved dog, Gustave, a frequent muse, and in the lost horses of her childhood. Objects, flowers, and vases populate her canvases, celebrating her deep love for design and interior spaces. In these moments, her art becomes a place of solace, where joy and aesthetic pleasure stand resilient amidst the chaos of self-reflection.