NYUA x NBH – Artistic Collaboration and Friendship
After years of creative synergy, working side by side on various paintings, NYUA and NBH have embarked on creating joint artworks. These pieces blend humanoid and animalistic elements, resulting in unique visual compositions. And this is just the beginning—more is yet to come!
Who is NYUA?
NYUA's art captures intuitive moments and emotions through surreal-realistic mixed-media paintings, primarily crafted with acrylic and pastel. Inspired by personal experiences and societal observations, his vibrant and dynamic pieces reflect a journey toward mental balance and personal growth. Each canvas tells a unique story, with characters and forms symbolizing internal struggles, realizations, and transformation.
With a background in film, NYUA incorporates storytelling, symbolism, and non-verbal expression into his work. Influenced by global travels, especially his time in South Africa, and inspired by a love for nature, patterns, and music, his art serves as a visual journal of self-discovery. By exploring themes like identity, purpose, and spiritual harmony, his creations confront personal challenges while reflecting societal nuances and embracing growth.
Awareness 120 x 120 2022
Why NYUA x NBH?
As mentioned, the artistic journey of the two German creatives, NYUA and NBH, is deeply rooted in their longstanding friendship.
Having grown up together, they’ve witnessed each other's evolution—both personally and artistically. Their collaboration is driven by the desire to counteract the sense of meaninglessness in late capitalism. For them, art becomes a powerful act of resistance and a way to reintroduce meaning and depth.
What began as a casual creative activity has developed into a profound artistic dialogue. This collaboration not only fosters their growth as individuals but also expands their perspectives. Sharing a canvas demands flexibility, respect, and mindfulness—qualities that mirror the principles of coexistence in society.
As NBH puts it: “Sharing a canvas is a definitive act of mindfulness and selflessness, more tangible than what’s often required in everyday social contexts.”
Unnamed 120 x 120 2024
Guest Perspective
An external voice describes their collaboration as follows:
“The combination of human traits—emotionality and intellect—with animalistic instincts and natural symbolism provides a fascinating perspective on coexistence. Questioning human identity cannot occur without addressing our connection to the natural world and the animals within it.”