Nadine Kooiker

Nadine Kooiker is a Dutch visual artist who creates abstract narratives that bridge the gap between nature’s raw essence and human emotion.

Her artistic voice has been shaped by a journey across continents, from the landscapes of Iceland to Australia, through the terrains of Switzerland and South Africa, before returning through her roots in the Netherlands.

Each of Nadine’s paintings emerges as a complex tapestry of memory and observation, where multiple layers of media interweave to create rich, tactile surfaces. Her technique involves a sophisticated layering process that mirrors the complexity found in natural environments. Like geological strata or the rings of ancient trees, each layer tells its own story while contributing to a greater narrative.

Nadine’s new-build atelier overlooks a garden full of color and movement. Among many varieties, hydrangeas, roses, nerines, dahlias, apple and plum trees grow in harmony beside a towering purple beech and deep-rooted oaks. The space is alive, with butterflies, dragonflies, birds, deer, and more, offering endless inspiration that finds its way into the layered narratives of her work.

Nadine’s use of colour is deliberate, as she employs bold, aquarel-like hues that dance across he...

2014-2015 - Master of Science in Marketing Management - cum laude and with honors, RSM Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

2009-2013 - Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, RSM Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

2021 - Art classes from artist Leonie Brown in Cape Town, South Africa

2012 - Fine art and design course - Minerva Art Academy, Groningen, The Netherlands

2012 - Anatomical drawing and sculpture course - SKVR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Other Art Fair, by Saatchi Art, London Oct ‘25

Toqueur Gallery Amsterdam Nov-Dec ‘24

Art Eindhoven Feb ‘24

Artist talk digital book July ‘23

Group Show Exhibition, Broadway Plaza, Times Square, New York.
May ‘23

Open ateliers Westelijke Eilanden, Amsterdam May ‘23

Art Guide - Kunstgids Antwerpen May ‘23