The story of Nina Albrecht, the artist behind syster henry

It all started when I worked in a garden with a pelargonium greenhouse in 2007. I fell in love with the pelargonium name Sister henry, and decided to use the Swedish translation of it as my artist name; syster henry.

Today it’s the name of my art brand as well.

Inspiration from nature and city life

I grew up in the countryside with biologist parents. In my childhood, I was inspired by nature and gardens when creating all kinds of artworks - which I did most all the time. Insect boxes pressed algae, shells, stones and other natural objects were always on hand to be inspired by. After primary school, I studied visual arts and media culture at an art school in Ostrobothnia.

After the studies, I have worked and lived as an artist in Helsinki. The streets, architecture, sea views nature in Helsinki, and the surroundings is a dwell of inspiration for her art, as well as the nordic seasons, which is a natural part of the painting process.

My artistic vision

I create art to inspire creativity in everyday life, drawing from the vibrant beauty of Nordic nature and cityscapes. My work is deeply influenced by my surroundings in Helsinki, where the rich interplay between the urban environment and the serenity of botanical gardens sparks my imagination. Through playful use of color and form, I aim to capture the essence of these spaces, inviting viewers to see the world around them in a fresh, joyful way. Ultimately, my goal is to encourage others to find inspiration in their daily lives and embrace their own creativity.

Art style

I mainly paints with oil colors or acrylics on canvases.I have developed my own style with wet-on-wet oil painting in impasto technique (painting color mixed with thickener and painted with a palette knife, that gives a rich texture). I paint landscape, nature details and city views in abstract and expressive style. I also create smaller artworks in mixed media, aquarelle, oil pastels, etc on paper, collage artworks, and so on.