Nina Pettinato

Lives and works in Munich, Germany

Artist statement

In my artistic work, I explore the question of how human consciousness arises and which factors govern the process of identity formation. I investigate to which extent painting is suitable for depicting these ambiguous phenomena. I am particularly interested in the question of whether painting, through its non-verbal approach, could succeed in enabling new perspectives. With my paintings, I create a visual world that hints at representational form but never clearly defines itself. On a formal level, I pursue the goal of creating a perceptual space within the image that is as open to interpretation as possible, allowing for questions, doubts, speculations, and even contradictions. My paintings are gateways to ideas, thoughts, and feelings the viewer can engage with.

Artwork