Nina Archer

Contrast and balance are an essential part of her work – the juxtaposition of negative space with complex surfaces of textural layering—the ongoing conflict between order and chaos. Through the application of multiple layers of gesso, charcoal, acrylic and graphite, there is always evidence of numerous adjustments and traces left behind. Nina is always aware of how important an accident or the element of chance is, changing the direction of the work and taking it down a different route. Nina's training and background are in design; this has had a...