About
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Born in Finland in May 1992, her Nordic roots are visible in her playful yet precise collection of works. An alumnus of Central Saint Martins College and King’s College London, Ninas background is in fashion design.
Having worked in luxury womenswear brands in London and Paris she moved to the Isle of Mull in 2020 and transitioned from design to a career as an artist.
She set up her permanent exhibition in the loft of a historic church onTobermory Main Street.
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Through both a delicate use use watercolours as well as the opulence of her maps,
Ninas work investigates nature through both intricate snapshots and broad observations. ​
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Her work has most recently exhibited at Royal Scottish Academy
(Edinburgh), and Mall Galleries (London) with The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) & The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA). Nina’s work has received funding from the Finnish Cultural Association and a nomination for Finnish Young Designer of the Year.
From the smallest plant to the most colossal landmass,
Nina Tans explores the natural world through an inquisitive lens.
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Experience
Awards
2023
Highland Art Prize Finalist
Glasgow
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2017
Funding & Award Recipient
Finnish Cultural Foundation, Helsinki
2017
Young Designer of the Year Finalist
Finnish Fair Foundation, Helsinki
Exhibitions
2024
Tobermory Open Studios
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
2024
Royal Society of British Artists
Annual Exhibition 2024
Mall Galleries, London
2024
Royal Scottish Painters in Watercolour
143rd Annual Exhibition
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
2023
Mull Highland Games Art Prize
Isle of Mull
2023
Highland Art Prize Exhibition
Glasgow
2021- present
Permanent Studio & Gallery
The Gallery Loft
37 Main Street,Tobermory, Isle of Mull
2017
Helsinki Fashion Week Presentation
Amos Anderson Museum
2017 - 2018
Shanghai Fashion Week Showrooms & Presentation
2017
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Fashion Week
Kuala Lumpur
Education
2019 - 2021
MSc International Marketing (Executive)
King's College London
2012 - 2017
BA Womenswear (Honours)
UAL Central Saint Martins College
2011 - 2012
Foundation Degree in Art & Design
UAL London College of Communication