Rina Molnar

Based in the Netherlands, Rina Molnar (b. Iryna Hannenko, Ukraine) is a contemporary figurative artist whose work explores the delicate boundary between human psychological depth and classical aesthetics. Working primarily in oil and expressive watermedia, she creates evocative portraits and atmospheric compositions that look beyond traditional realism.
​Grounded in her signature philosophy, "Strength in Vulnerability" (Kracht in kwetsbaarheid), Molnar shifts the focus away from superficial representation toward absolute emotional honesty. Her distinctive use of deep blue tones and cool, porcelain layers is not an expression of sadness, but a deliberate tool for reflection and profound stillness.
​Centered around the intensity of the gaze, her subjects are captured in moments of raw authenticity, completely stripped of social masks. Melding tight, masterful details with fluid, abstract transitions, she balances structure with emotional freedom. For Molnar, an artwork is only complete when it strikes that invisible 'nerve' — the universal emotion that defines the human experience. Her pieces are held in private collections, offering viewers an intimate sanctuary for introspection.

Academy of Fine Arts and Graphic Design, Kyiv, Ukraine
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design

College of Art and Design, Cherkasy, Ukraine
Degree: Associate Degree in Fine Art & Design

2026 - Group Exhibition,
Contemporary Art Showcase, Wijchen, Netherlands

2024 - Group Exhibition, Modern Figurative Art Exhibition, Rotterdam, Netherlands

2021 - Group Exhibition, Fine Art Exhibition, Cherkasy, Ukraine