Nina Urlichs
Traces In Motion:
A lyrical exploration of the human body through fading gestures, fragmented memories, and ephemeral layers of emotion.
In Urlichs’ work, the body is not simply depicted; it is dissolved, reimagined through gestures, transparency, and trace, echoing cycles of transformation.
Nina Urlichs’ practice revolves around the expressive potential of the human body, captured through her unique blend of abstract calligraphy, layered transparencies, and ephemeral traces. Drawing from her early background in fashion design and her engagement with the “new figuration” movement in Germany, she constructs delicate compositions that feel both raw and poetic. Faded brushstrokes, torn collages, and washed-out pigments drift across canvas and paper, evoking cycles of emergence and dissolution. Her use of translucent materials invites light to become part of the work, revealing an intimate dialogue between the inner self and the surrounding world. Through this interplay of fragility and force, Urlichs explores the fleeting beauty of gesture, memory, and identity.
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BIO
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Nina Urlichs is a German artist whose work centers on the expressive language of the human body. With a background in fashion design and a deep engagement with the New Figuration movement, she developed a unique visual vocabulary—abstract calligraphy that captures the transient gestures of the figure.
Her ethereal compositions often feature transparent materials, faded traces, and layered textures that reflect cycles of appearance and disappearance. Urlichs has exhibited across Europe and New York, participated in international residencies in Paris, China, and Italy, and received recognition from institutions such as Fondation Taylor and Fondation Fénéon. She currently lives and works between Paris and Germany.
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PUBLICATIONS
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Nina Urlichs’ work has garnered attention in several esteemed art publications. Her artistic journey and insights were featured in Women United ART Magazine, Issue V (Autumn 2023), which spotlighted contemporary women artists and included an interview with Urlichs discussing her creative process. Additionally, her work has been highlighted in French publications such as Journal de Troyes, L’Annuarle OFF, and Artscene Magazine, underscoring her presence in the European art scene. These features reflect the international recognition of her unique approach to exploring the human form through abstract calligraphy and layered compositions.
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​​​THE BODY AS LANGUAGE​
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