Aina Nergaard-Nammack, “Edward Grieg, Peer Gynt, Aase’s Death” #1558

Aina Nergaard-Nammack, “Edward Grieg, Peer Gynt, Aase’s Death” #1558
Acrylic on canvas
Signed and numbered by artist
32 x 32 inches

A contemplative abstract composition from Aina Nergaard-Nammack’s Fragments of Classical Music series, inspired by Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt: Aase’s Death. Soft gray and restrained passages of white, pale yellow, olive, and muted lavender create a quieter, more atmospheric composition than many of the artist’s brighter works. The painting reflects Aina’s intuitive response to rhythm, mood, and emotional tone through color and movement.

About the Artist:
Aina Nergaard-Nammack (1930–2026) was a Spanish-born abstract painter known for her vibrant, intuitive compositions and lifelong dedication to color, balance, and movement. Born into a family with a long artistic tradition among the women, she moved to the United States with her husband in the late 1950s and later lived and worked in Alexandria, Virginia before settling in Lewes, Delaware. A highly prolific artist throughout her long career, Aina created bold abstract works in which form and color remain carefully in equilibrium. Relying heavily on intuition, she sought to capture the emotional feeling of a scene rather than strict realism, repeatedly refining her compositions in an effort to “avoid chaos” and achieve the simple yet strong visual impact that defines her work.