TL;DR: Desert Rose is Mariska Nell’s tribute to the camels of the UAE, named after Sting’s song and inspired by a camping trip where she witnessed first-hand the plastic waste left scattered across the desert. 280mm x 220mm | Paper, Nespresso capsules | Mixed-medium wall piece   Desert Rose is Mariska Nell’s tribute to the…

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…

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…

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…

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,…