Artist Statement: Nena Tahil

Having lived in South East Asia, Egypt and America and of Singaporean and Filipino heritage, my multi-cultural background has nurtured my appreciation of differences and my ability to meld them into a harmonious unity.

My style is inspired by my favorite artists whose styles are divergent – Mondrian, Chagall and Agam.  Silk allows me to create the fusion of modern geometrical designs or contemporary abstract with ethereal imaginations.  My abstract creations are tactile, have movement and have an organic feel.  Landscapes and human figures on silk are dream-like renditions.

Through my works I translate feelings and memories of places and events while expressing the juxtapositions of life.

Silk as a medium is strong, yet delicate. Painting on silk is a balance between control and fluidity. The painting methods I apply to my works are both simple yet complex. The uniqueness of the medium gives each art piece a quiet luxury.

The intrinsic nature of silk and the various techniques I use reinforce my life perspective… “When striving for perfection, delight in the mystery of possibilities and surprises and contemplate the unique beauty of imperfections.”

 

Published:

 

• Impressions and Expressions on Silk by Nena Tahil

 

To view the book on-line: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2489661.

 

• Power of Perspective by Nena Tahil, To view the book on-line: https://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=sAZMmThuzYs2LqI&cid=SM-PBAPP
• Anthology of Friends: An Original Collection; Volume #10, 2011
• Anthology of Friends: An Original Collection; Volume #11, 2012
• Artist Portfolio Magazine Issue 3 - Special Abstract Edition - Aug 8, 2011,  https://issuu.com/artistportfoliomagazine/docs/issue3-abstract
• Artist Portfolio Magazine - 2016 Portraits Art Exhibition Aug 19, 2016, https://artistportfoliomagazine.blog/2016/08/19/nena-thai-artist-portfolio-magazine/

 

• "Imagery Transformations" by Nena Tahil ; "Transformation Adagio" by Erik-Peter Mortensen, https://youtu.be/Ghqf-W_YJpU, published on Mar 24, 2017

 

 

 

Awards:

 

• Second Annual Atlantic Health Family Art Exhibition New Jersey (Passion Through Art) - June 2008 - Judged competition (National Arts Program) - First Place
• Infinity Art Gallery, Black and White Art Expo, May to August 2011 – Judged exhibit – finalist
• Jerry’s Artarama - 2012 Matisse Summer Painting Contest, October 2012 - honorable mention

 

Credits:

 

• New York State Executive Mansion, Albany – April 2010 to December 2010(Works personally selected by First Lady Michelle Paige Patterson for loan)
• http://nyartshow.net/: featured artist
• Interviews:
• Tiara Jeffers,  Buzz TV – February 10, 2017, http://www.iwantabuzz.com/videos/nena-tahil/
• Barry Farber and Sara Pentz, Cable Radio Network – September 26, 2010;
• Janet Coleman, WBAI - August 30, 2010;
• Hoboken Patch, Jennifer O’Connor: Contrast and Convergence On Silk 

Updated August 2017:

Exhibits

• Riverside Fine Arts Alliance – Jacksonville,  Florida – September to October 2017
• Vandroff Art Gallery – Jacksonville,  Florida –March 2017
• 5Loaves2Fish Restaurant – Jacksonville, Florida – December 2016
• LITM Gallery - Fluidity - Jersey City, New Jersey – March to April 2015
• Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 6x6x2014, Rochester, New York – June to July 2014
• Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 6x6x2013, Rochester, New York – June to July 2013
• Maxwell’s, Hoboken, New Jersey (The Edge of Un-Pretty) – October 2012
• Prince George Gallery, Elements Exhibition New York City –November 2011
• Pen and Brush, Inc – Expressions on Silk - solo exhibit, New York City – October 13 to 18, 2011
• Pen and Brush, Inc – People’s Choice, New York City – October, 2011
• Filipino Pride Day, Jacksonville – October 2011
• Jacksonville Art Walk at the Landing, Jacksonville – September 2011
• Jacksonville Art Walk at the Downtown Public Library, Jacksonville– August 2011
• Rotating Galleries, Hoboken, New Jersey – August 2011
• Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 6x6x2011, Rochester, New York – June to July 2011
• Infinity Art Gallery, Black and White Art Expo, May to August 2011
• Hoboken Music and Arts Festival, Hoboken, New Jersey – May 2011
• D’s Soul Café, Hoboken, New Jersey – February to March 2011
• RAM Gallery – Jacksonville, Florida – January to March 2011
• Jeanne D’Arc Home (Living Thing, Giving Thing) – December to January 2011
• Willow Avenue Gallery - Hoboken, New Jersey – November to December 2010
• Hoboken Artist’s Studio Tour - Hoboken, New Jersey – October 2010
• Philippine Art Center – Silksation - one woman exhibit, New York City – September 7 to 17, 2010
• Maxwell’s, Hoboken, New Jersey (White & Black Strvaganza) – July to August 2010
• Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 6x6x2010, Rochester, New York – June to July 2010
• Forth Annual Atlantic Health Family Art Exhibition, New Jersey - June 2010
• Rotating Galleries, Hoboken, New Jersey – April to July 2010
• New York State Executive Mansion, Albany – April 2010 to December 2010(Works personally selected by First Lady Michelle Paige Patterson for loan)
• LITM Gallery, Jersey City, New Jersey - December 2009
• Ceres Art Gallery, Chelsea, New York – December 2009
• Public Gallery of The National Arts Program website - June 2009
• Water Spirit Exhibit (Atlantic Rehab Institute), New Jersey - February to June 2009
• Third Annual Atlantic Health Family Art Exhibition, New Jersey - June 2009
• Second Annual Atlantic Health Family Art Exhibition New Jersey (Passion Through Art) - June 2008 - Judged competition (National Arts Program) - First Place
• Square Inch Gallery, Manhattan - October 2007
• Tresorie, Hoboken - December 2, 2006, one woman show
• Member, Guild of Silk Painters
• Member, Pen and Brush

 

Contact information:

 Email: nenatahil@gmail.com            www.silk-paintings-by-nena.com            tel: 201-478-9920