Edition 1 · Nail Art
Hanna Khalin
Extreme nail art as contemporary body sculpture — strength, elegance, and self-augmentation.
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About the
Artist
Hanna Khalin is an internationally recognized nail artist, certified educator, published author, competition champion, certified competition judge, and business owner with over 10 years of continuous professional practice spanning Ukraine and the United States.
Hanna founded N1 Nails Studio & Shop in San Diego, combining salon, education, and retail services. She created the proprietary ALF-SEM nail modeling technique and has earned significant acclaim, including five Nailympia medals and top prizes at the WBC Beauty Championship and Global Talent Beauty Cup. An IBJA-certified judge for events like WBC XVI, she serves as a Brand Ambassador for Gel Point and Paloma Glow, conducts professional training, and has been featured in Scratch Magazine.
The Works
Cyper Art
A striking futuristic portrait presents a model in a glossy red bodysuit and minimalist white helmet with a black visor. Her hands feature elaborate sculptural nail extensions — sharp geometric spikes in black and teal, intricately linked by delicate silver chains and metallic beads, transforming the fingertips into powerful wearable cyber-art. The piece reflects on the evolving relationship between the human body and technology. These dramatic nails embody strength, elegance, and self-augmentation, blurring the boundaries between fashion, armor, and living sculpture. Drawn from cyberpunk aesthetics, sci-fi cinema, high-fashion editorials, and the avant-garde tradition of extreme nail art as contemporary body sculpture.
