Mixed media impressionist painting titled Wild At Heart by Malini Nathan
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MALINI NATHAN

MODERN IMPRESSIONISM INSPIRED BY NATURE AND WILDLIFE

ARTIST STATEMENT

Having a strong passion for arts, I express myself through various mediums including acrylics, oils, pastels, charcoal compositions and resin. My penchant for travelling and backpacking has shaped my creativity over the years. Inspired by the adventurous soul, my style of artwork revolves around rough textures, sparkles and shines. I believe that as human beings, we evolve though our travels and experiences. It is a form of self-discovery. We learn from the rough patches, reflect on it and hold on to what is valuable. My passion for people and animals was reinforced through the years of travelling. My paintings consist of many layers of colours using palette knife to create rough textures and the addition of gold leaf and crushed glass. I believe in capturing the emotions, mood and feelings of people and animals using this style. Gold symbolizes what is purest and most valued in terms of human aspirations and self-discovery. The crush glass in my art creates an illusion of a mirror and is seen as a reflection of what we have learnt, making each piece an avant-garde. This unique style using palette knife is used to.

BIOGRAPHY

Malini Nathan is an artist specialising in contemporary art and custom artwork. She graduated from Middlesex University in London in 2009 with a degree in Psychology. Art has always been part of her life, since a tender age of 10. Many of her artworks are in personal collections in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA and Spain.

You can view Malini’s works on Instagram at @malini.paintings. If you are interested in any artworks or commission, Malini can be reached at malinipaintings22@gmail.com.

Mixed media painting titled Wild At Heart by Malini Nathan

WILD AT HEART

MIXED MEDIA

91 CM X 122 CM

2023

WILD AT HEART depicts a majestic wolf with its piercing eyes exuding a sense of untamed spirit. It captures the captivating allure of the wild, celebrating the untamed heart that beats within us.

Mixed media painting titled Otter by Malini Nathan

OTTER

MIXED MEDIA

70 CM X 60 CM

2024

OTTER is from the Singapore animal series. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with other species and the importance of coexisting harmoniously with them. 

Acrylics on canvas painting titled Hornbills in Singapore by Malini Nathan

HORNBILLS IN SINGAPORE

ACRYLICS ON CANVAS

70 CM X 60 CM

2024

HORNBILLS OF SINGAPORE is a painting of the hornbills that started showing up on the trees outside my art studio. It highlighted the resilience of nature and the adaptability of animals to reclaim spaces that were once dominated by human activity. A short moment when nature took over. This painting signifies so much positivity during the unknown. 

Mixed media painting titled Hornbill by Malini Nathan

HORNBILL

MIXED MEDIA

41 CM X 51 CM

2024

HORNBILL is a painting of the first hornbill that was spotted at my home balcony.  A realisation that we share this planet with so many beautiful majestic creatures. It was a moment when time stood still. Just the existence of this beautiful creature brought so much happiness and peace to many. 

Acrylic on canvas painting titled Otters By The Bay by Malini Nathan

OTTER BY THE BAY

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

41 CM X 51 CM

2024

OTTERS BY THE BAY. Otters started becoming more visible in urban areas during the pandemic. Seeing them nearly every evening along the canal was a whole new experience to many. For some, they were seen as a pest for eating their pet fishes. However, this was a great reminder that we humans are just one of species among many sharing this planet and the importance of coexisting harmoniously. 

EXHIBITIONS/ ART RESIDENCY

2024

Oct: “Artful Expressions”. Canvas Connections Group show at Visual Arts Centre

Oct: “Artful Celebrations” Canvas Connections Group show at The German Centre

Nov: “Spectra” Group Show at The Selegie Arts Centre

Apr: “ONE + ONE Art Residency Project and Exhibition by FaveLAb”, Greece

Feb: “Canvas Connections”. Group show, Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The Arts House, Singapore

2023

Dec: “DrawEtc. Year End Exhibition”, Singapore

Dec: “Dreamers & Creators”. Group show at The Selegie Arts Centre

Nov: “Celebrations”. Canvas Connections Women Art Collective Group Show at The German Centre, Singapore

Oct: “Canvas Connection”. Group Show, Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, “The Gallery at the Well”, Emerald Hill, Singapore

Oct: ”Solo Art Exhibition ; Reflections: Wild at HeART”, Kuala Lumpur Performing of Arts (KLPAC)

Mar: ”Voice Of Art 1” by BeOne Gallery, ION Art Gallery, Singapore

2022

Sep: “Asia Art Fair”, Malaysia

Mar: ”Artist and Wine”, Hollandse Club, Singapore

2020

Dec: “Pameran Poskad”, ION Art Gallery, Singapore

EDUCATION

Middlesex University, United Kingdom | 2009 Bsc Psychology

FUND RAISING

Singapore Cancer Society via Give.Asia | 2020
https://give.asia/campaign/paint-some-good-by-malini-paintings#/

Singapore Cancer Society via Give.Asia | 2021
https://give.asia/campaign/paint-some-good-2#/

Singapore Cancer Society via Give.Asia | 2023
https://give.asia/campaign/paint-some-good-3#/

COMMISSIONS

Personal Collections in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA and Spain


AFFILIATIONS

Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective, Singapore