April 1st, 2025
Nina Tichava and her dog, Edward, in her Santa Fe, NM studio. Photo by Phil Velasquez
Gallery MAR proudly presents To the Sky, a stunning new exhibition by mixed-media artist Nina Tichava. Known for her intricate, layered compositions, Tichava’s latest body of work explores the connection between the natural world and the cosmos.
“My work reflects a dialogue between the grounded beauty of the natural world and the vast potential of the unknown,” Tichava explains. Using a combination of organic forms, geometric structures, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings evoke a sense of both presence and absence, blurring the boundaries between what we see and what we feel.
Nina Tichava, “I Would Like to Step Out of My Heart,” mixed media, 42″ x 42″
Through a meticulous process of layering texture, color, and visual rhythm, Tichava “explores the tension between the microcosm and the macrocosm—the petals of a blossom mirroring constellations, the ripples of a pond echoing the orbits of stars.” Each composition is a meditation, inviting viewers to contemplate the synchronicity between natural cycles and human-made systems.
Nina Tichava and her dog, Edward, in her studio in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Phil Velasquez
“To the Sky” is both a reflection and an aspiration, Tichava notes. “While we are set by the earth beneath our feet, we are also inherently drawn to the vast unknown above.” Her works inspire quiet awe, much like the experience of gazing at a star-strewn sky or closely observing the delicate details of a flower. By interweaving organic elements such as blossoms and leaves with abstract patterns, Tichava creates a visual language that speaks to the interconnectedness of all things.
Nina Tichava, “But He Who Kisses the Joy As It Flies,” mixed media, 24″ x 72″
This exhibition invites viewers to find moments of connection within the patterns of nature and beyond. Whether through the meticulous repetition of dots and lines or the intuitive flow of paint across the canvas, Tichava’s work encourages us to see the infinite within the intimate.
Nina Tichava at Gallery MAR, holding her work
To the Sky is on view now at Gallery MAR, offering a chance to immerse yourself in the artist’s contemplative and intricate world. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Tichava’s visionary approach to abstraction and nature-inspired storytelling.
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