Character Reflection: How an encounter on a train inspired a portrait
Hannah talks about how an incident on a train changed her life.
Hannah Nijsten is a visionary artist who blends abstract forms with striking portraiture, creating unique fusion of styles that captivates the viewer.
Her work is deeply influenced by her experience of synaesthesia, a neurological condition that allows her to perceive sound as visual stimuli.
Hannah talks to Gordon Smart about how an incident she encountered on a train gave her a different outlook on life.
Sensing her distress, a woman called Amarachi on the same train struck up a conversation with Hannah, which inspired Hannah further.
She said: “That message she gave me, over the years, if I saw kids getting bullied in the street I would go and give that same pep talk she gave me, to these kids.â€
Shortly after the incident, Hannah was inspired to paint a portrait of Amarachi, which Hannah called ‘Character reflection.’
“The piece I painted, 'character reflection,' is a painting of her, it's her face on the side and then staring at her is a man's face and basically it's all about her soft interior, but very strong exterior.â€
This clip is originally from 5 Live Gordon Smart on Tuesday 17th September 2024.
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