The In Between, by Nina Miller

• Opening reception for The In Between, paintings by Nina Miller.
• Exhibit runs from May 2–June 12.
• Level 4 Gallery.

Artist's Statement

In my artistic practice, I delve into the realms of the visceral, the physical, and the layered. As an interdisciplinary artist, I embrace the interplay of mark-making and intuitive decisions, celebrating the sheer physicality of my chosen mediums. Within each stroke, there exists an instinctive captivation, or a magnetic pull toward color and gesture that guides my practice.

My work serves as a canvas for exploring the intricate connections between my inner world, the external landscapes that surround me, and the profound impact of a specific moment in time. Color, to me, is not merely a means of expression; it is a living entity—a form, and a moment. I find a kinship between the processes of nature and my practice, as both are shaped by the delicate dance of chaos and order.

My practice explores both landscapes and portraits, painterly observations; mind-scapes of how we feel about being both within physical space and the arena of the painted surface. I hope to engage in a timeless conversation with the history of the art of painting while delving into the recesses of the human psyche. While I explore the intricate interplay of color, texture, and emotion, I find a connection between the tangible and the ethereal, between my external world, and the canvas.

Through my work, I find inspiration from the primal act of mark-making in ancient caves, echoing a connection to humanity's earliest expressions and storytelling. I am also interested in childhood development and the sense of complete curiosity we often lose as we grow older. My practice allows me to deepen my sense of self and connection to the timeless human experience.

In the midst of our rapidly evolving, instant-gratification society with constant distractions, I believe we've lost our way. For me, the intricate yet straightforward act of creating allows me to return to simplicity and be fully present.

Artist's Bio

Nina Aerin Miller (b. 1998) is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Long Beach, New York. In 2020, Miller obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture, Painting and Art History from Boston University, College of Fine Arts. She is currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Her work has been exhibited at Gallery 5 in Boston, MA; Shelter in Place Gallery; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; Gallery 236 in Boston, MA; Create PC and Prospect 5 Gallery in Park City, Utah. In the last five years, Nina has exhibited at the Park City Kimball Arts Festival in 2022 & 2023, Create PC Gallery in Park City, Park City Library, and 'Poor Yorick' Spring and Fall Open Studios in Salt Lake City. Most recently this year, her work has been exhibited in a group show at the Harrington Art Studio. In the Spring, she will be in a group show at the Bountiful Davis Art Center and a duo show at the Salt Lake City Public Library.

She has sold a number of works and commissions to individual patrons and continues to work out of her art studio in Salt Lake City.