Nina Onaur

Nina Onaur is the pseudonym of Andrea Ruano (Porto - Portugal, 1978).

This new name composed by a tribute and an anagram was thought to give a new meaning in this new professional path.

Having lived in Paris forever, I chose the city of Porto as my “pied à terre” to complete a training in another form of expression – Visual Communication.

I started building my own project in Graphic Design until I embarked on areas linked to Marketing, without ever leaving aside my passion for abstract expressionism.

As a painter, I work intuitively, harnessing the power of gestures to create instinctive compositions that combine bold colours, dynamic marks, textures and organic forms.

My works tend to be a little unconventional because they’re made on reusable materials, such as cardboards and kraft paper, which I believe gives a pretty unique visual effect.

I’ve been developing my work more consistently since 2019 partnering with galleries, and having several pieces in private collections throughout Europe, the United States and Dubai.

Having lived in Paris since an early age, I chose the city of Porto as my “pied à terre” to complete a training in another form of expression – Visual Communication.

I started building my own project in Graphic Design until I embarked on areas linked to Marketing, without ever leaving aside my passion for abstract expressionism.

I’ve been developing my work more consistently since 2019 partnering with galleries, and having several pieces in private collections throughout Europe, the United States and Dubai.