Posts by Mariska Nell
For the Love of the Family and the Game
TL;DR: Commissioned from a family photo of entrepreneur Anas Bukhash and his two sons, this portrait by Mariska Nell celebrates both fatherhood and football. 1000mm x 1000mm | Acrylic paint, recycled soda cans, water bottle caps, chip packaging | Custom commission Commissioned from a family photo of entrepreneur Anas Bukhash and his two…
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TL;DR: Created for the On Running Art Run in Dubai, this wall piece by Mariska Nell recreates the On logo from upcycled shoeboxes, with a cloud-filled background referencing the brand’s signature “running on clouds” feel, including a few sculptural 3D clouds for added dimension. 900mm x 600mm | Acrylic paint, recycled shoeboxes and On running…
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TL;DR: Won as an Art Run prize, this custom pair by Mariska Nell was created for Cliff Nunley, tracing his journey from the US to the UAE, American flag colours and Fourth of July fireworks on one shoe, a plane departing for his new life; the UAE skyline and a cyclist on the other, honouring…
Read Full PostReuse, Recycle, Rehumanize
TL;DR: Painted from a photograph taken in South Africa, Reuse, Recycle, Rehumanize captures a fleeting moment of peace on a woman’s face, set against a vibrant background of upcycled Nespresso capsules and candy wrappers. 610mm x 460mm | Acrylic paint, recycled Nespresso capsules, Softi candy wrappers Painted from a photograph taken in South Africa,…
Read Full PostThe Rock of the Noahtion
TL;DR: The Rock of the Noahtion is a custom portrait by Mariska Nell created for South African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah, capturing the bond between a young Trevor and his mother Patricia, who raised him during apartheid in South Africa. 600mm x 400mm | Acrylic paint, recycled Nespresso capsules, Fanta cans…
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