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Nina Hauben (b. 1996) is an artist based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her work serves as a visual translation of experiences and emotions. Instead of relying on (un)spoken words, she transforms her innermost thoughts and feelings into a visual language, an endless voyage of self-discovery. Her work unfolds in phases, offering a reflective space to return to, with each series revealing subtle shifts in perspective over time.
In Phase 1, titled "WITH(OUT)," Hauben delves into the nature of memory. "In the end, all that's left are the memories we hold. It's a fear that these memories, like wisps of smoke, will dissipate with time, leaving me with a void that cannot be filled. I wish I could have collected more of these memories. Since I can't hear your voice, your footsteps, or feel your presence, I have to pretend, so that's what I do."
In Phase 2, "Silent Dialogue," Hauben marks a gradual shift from stillness to life. This phase blurs the lines between reality and memory, presence and absence. Through this phase, viewers are invited to reflect on memories and the spaces they leave behind.