*This work is currently not on display
Nina Valkhoff is a muralist who focuses on flora and fauna. She aims to bring attention to endangered species, or highlight local animals who often remain unnoticed. She likes to call this ‘subtle activism’: by making people notice her animals, she hopes to inspire people to treat animals better. Her botanical compositions are dynamic and playful, always with a hint of magic.
“This painting shows an Iberian lynx longing to catch a jumping rabbit. The Iberian lynx is a severely endangered feline that can only be found on the Iberian peninsula, in Spain and at times in the south of Portugal. Its main source of food is the rabbit, but due to viral diseases the population of rabbits has significantly decreased, leaving the Iberian lynx in a vulnerable position. That is why you can see it fading. The flora depicted is the eucalyptus tree and the orange tree, both found in Spain. The orange is a nod to the Dutch Royal family.” / Nina Valkhoff
This artwork was created for our DUO exhibition. This exhibition was conceived by SUSO33 in collaboration with Santiago Herrero, director of Cultural and Scientific Relations for the Spanish Agency for International Development & Cooperation. The exhibition has been carefully curated by SUSO33 and STRAAT's head curator, David Roos. Click here for more info on DUO.
Nina Valkhoff (NL) and Irene López (ESP) discuss their contributions to DUO. Nina and Irene worked side by side to each create a piece for the theme Natural Landscapes.
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