International Contemporary Artist

Originally based in Vancouver and Madrid, Tini is now based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is an active part of the burgeoning arts community.  At a grass roots level, she has actively campaigned for an affordable artist studio center in Abu Dhabi in an effort to foster an artist haven within the emirate.  Tini also actively donates to charities and her artwork can be found in corporate collections around the globe.  Her artwork continues to be well-received by collectors and royalty in the Middle East region.

Tini recently showed her first video installation work, “Augenblick”, using preserved fish eyes as her key media at the Sharjah Art Museum.  This exhibition inspired her to further develop in an avant garde direction using video, recycled materials and animal parts to explore social and environmental issues which surround us.

Artist Statement

“The combination of beauty, flow and symbolism in my artwork creates a strong poetry. Each piece is unique and I enjoy creating a mystical quality through light, texture and layers that invites the viewer’s imagination to reach into the artwork.

Scale fascinates me, working from small to large in 2D and 3D, as well as exploring spatial relationships in diptychs and triptychs.

Working on public art commissions captivates me because I enjoy collaborating with other people and sharing their creativity. Space also plays an important factor as each location has a different story and ambiance.

I believe that public art brings communities together, helping people to connect and transcend social boundaries. The stories art conveys can lead to the kind of dialogue that brings people together.

By traveling extensively I have been able to move through many cultures and observe the effects of art in public places. International perspectives on culture challenge me to learn about others and in turn, about myself. This unique insight into human experience is the story I bring to life on canvas."