Nathalie tapped
Meet Nathalie Ayesha Tappin, a multifaceted creative talent hailing from Barbados but raised in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where her mother ran an art gallery. Her early exposure to the art world ignited her passion for creativity.
Nathalie's educational journey led her through Creative Communication studies in Rotterdam, a brief stint at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, and graphic design training at MK24, also in Amsterdam.
Her career took her into the advertising industry, but her true ambition was always to become a full-time artist. She is diligently pursuing this dream, cultivating her distinctive style and artistic language.
Nathalie's art encompasses various media, including acrylics, watercolors, markers, pencils, and unconventional materials such as old magazines and worn-out jeans. She finds inspiration everywhere, from the most unexpected sources, and colors are a central element in her creative process.
The iconic faces in her artworks have been with her since childhood, serving as symbolic figures that flow effortlessly from her imagination. Sometimes she combines these characters with thought-provoking text. This provides viewers with a stimulating challenge through concise, impactful statements that resonate with her own experiences and emotions. Her creations are a truthful reflection of her inner world, often surprising even herself and acting as windows to her subconscious.
Nathalie describes her work as colorful, playful, and authentic, operating intuitively and seeing herself as an observer in the artistic process. Although her pieces may seem chaotic, they are creatively organized. She enjoys using vibrant colors to convey her positive energy while revealing deeper layers of herself. This duality invites viewers to interpret and connect with her art in their own unique way, encouraging them to let their imagination run free.