Hello there!

Welcome
I'm Maria — a self-taught artist whose work is deeply inspired by personal transformation and a fascination with the many layers of identity.

This space is both a gallery and a journey. In the Art Shop, you'll find original pieces currently available for purchase, while the Portfolio offers a look at past works that have found their homes.

I see painting as a powerful medium — one that invites reflection, sparks connection, and opens new paths of understanding between ourselves and others.

I'm always open to creative collaborations that challenge and expand my practice. Whether it's through projects in music venues, festivals, healing spaces, or therapeutic environments, I’m passionate about contributing to experiences that move people.

Thank you for visiting.

Reach out if you find my work interesting!

Best regards, MKN

Gallery MKN (2021–2024)

For three unforgettable years, Gallery MKN was my creative hub — a place where art and community met on equal ground. Right in the heart of Amager, in the neighborhood where I grew up, I transformed an old vegetable shop into a space filled with color, curiosity, and connection.

The idea was simple: bring art closer to people who might not usually step into a formal gallery. I wanted those walking by to catch a glimpse of something that pulled them in — a bright color, a bold portrait, a story they didn’t expect to find. No pressure. No pretense. Just a space that felt open, welcoming, and alive.

It was also my studio, which made the space personal and ever-changing — a place where people could see how art is made, in real time. Visitors became part of the process, and conversations sparked naturally.

But just as importantly, Gallery MKN became a platform for other artists. One of my goals was to offer a more affordable and flexible exhibition space — something I found was missing in the art world. Many emerging artists struggle to find places to show their work without huge costs or rigid expectations. This was a chance to do it differently — to share the space, make room, and support each other in the creative process.

Though Gallery MKN has now closed its doors, its energy and intention live on — in the artworks that found new homes, in the people it brought together, and in the idea that art belongs where people are.

Thank you to everyone who added or was a part of the creative hub.

Warmest regards,
Maria K. Nielsen aka. MKN
Owner/Curator, Gallery MKN