Keren Nimmo was born in Lithuania during the final years of the Soviet Union, leaving as a religious refugee at a young age. Raised by immigrant parents in the U.S., she grew up navigating the tension between tradition and self-expression. While she pursued a career in technology, majoring in computer science, art was always her refuge—a space where she could lose herself in creation.

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A self-taught artist, Keren’s work explores themes of identity, humanity, and resilience. Her paintings—often abstract portraiture in oil, acrylic, and mixed media—seek to reveal the depth of human experience, capturing the nuances of struggle, strength, and transformation.

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Her series, Boundaries Unveiled: Incarceration and the Human Spectrum, investigates the complex intersection of incarceration, human rights, and ethics. Through bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and multimedia installations, the collection challenges viewers to confront their perceptions of justice, questioning where the line between punishment and humanity should be drawn.

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In Babushka, Keren turns inward, honoring the matriarchs of the Old Country—women whose resilience and sacrifice shaped generations. The series juxtaposes beauty with hardship, portraying these women as symbols of strength amidst oppression. Through deeply personal and historical narratives, she examines the weight of heritage and the sacrifices made for freedom.

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Keren’s work is a fusion of art, memory, and social inquiry. She invites viewers to engage with untold stories and unspoken emotions, using art as a bridge between personal history and collective experience.