Nina Zacke (b. 1984 in Tyrol, Austria) is a contemporary painter whose work is defined by an expressive color palette, powerful compositions, and a distinctive visual language. Positioned between abstraction and figuation, her paintings radiate emotional intensity and explore themes such as identity, femininity, and self-staging.
Zacke studied Comparative Literature and Philosophy and earned her PhD in Literary and Cultural Studies with a focus on selfies, identity, and self-presentation. The connection between theoretical reflection and artistic practise plays a central role in her work: her paintings are both sensual and conceptional, intuitive and intellectual. Her works oscillate between abstraction and figuration, infused with elements of pop-art, symbolism, and surrealism.
She lives and works in Tyrol, Austria. Her works are held in private collections in Austria, Germany and Italy.
Her art is a journey into the fantastical-a vivid exploration of femininity, strength, and interconnectedness.
With bold colors, surreal imagery and dynamic compositions, she creates works that invite viewers to dream, feel, and reflect.
The paintings tell stories of powerful women, of mythological and real struggles, of gentleness and resilience. Inspired by nature, mythical tales, and inner worlds, she brings these to the canvas through color, form, and texture.
Whether expressive female figures, whimsical mythical creatures, or abstract energies-her art is a statement for diversity, equality, and creative freedom.
Past Exibitions
2021 Ausstellung, Galerie Victoria, Innsbruck
2023 Dauerausstellung eines bemalten Brunnens, The Body Shop, Innsbruck
2025 Ausstellung, Galerie Victoria, Innsbruck
Denn sie wissen, was sie tun I
Denn sie wissen, was sie tun II
Kontingenz
Feeling II
