About

Nicole is a British/Guyanese artist based in London whose work specialises in watercolour & ink, and gouache paintings, blending realist and abstract art styles. Her artwork intends to capture an impressionistic viewpoint sometimes with a political narrative or message. Nicole skilfully explores a diverse range of vibrant colours and materials in her creative practice. Her abstract realism artwork is an infusion of the elements of design with the depiction of real life.

Artist Statement

Nicole's art practice is currently focused on The Artist Book. She also works in graphic design; illustration projects have included book covers, editorial illustrations, collage posters, character design, and typography. 

Nicole's practice includes an element of urgency, in that she will make art in response to specific annual events, e.g., International Women's Day, World Afro Day, and Black History Month. 

Nicole also uses art and design concepts to explore her cultural heritage stemming from British and Guyanese origins. This grounded approach provides a rich landscape in which to draw upon and play with.

Nicole started her art journey in 2015 and charts the full story on the 

'Videos' page in a four-part series of YouTube videos.

PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS

Publications:

2024  

Hair Power (2020) Abstract Realism in Mixed Media, In Dandelion Journal Special Issue on Intersectionality, Birkbeck College, University of London

2023    

Being Black, Being Abstract, Being Invisible No 1/2 (2021) Abstract in Gouache, In TORCH, The Oxford Research Centre on the Humanities digital library, p. 96

2022

The Role of the Black Female Image in British Advertising 

Research Dissertation as partial fulfilment for the Degree of MA Culture Diaspora Ethnicity, Birkbeck College, University of London: Distinction

2021    

Published in Gateway Gazette Enhanced Housing Magazine 

Spring Edition:

Vincent Van Gogh Self Portrait 1889 (2020) Abstract Realism portraiture in acrylics & mixed media, p.10;

Impressions' series No. 4 (2018) in Mixed Media, Front Cover & p.9;

Impressions' series No. 3 (2018) in Mixed Media, p.9;

Centre Stage Women of Colour Portraiture series: No. 8 (2018) in Mixed Media, p.9:

Woman in Yellow Dress (2018) in Coloured Pencils, p.9;

Education Matters (2017) Mixed Media Collage, using recycled materials, p.10

Presentations:

2019

The Fellowship of Professional and Amateur Artists:

Showcases to a Live Audience:

1.    Presentation of Artwork & Writing Journey

2.    Presentation of Artwork & Writing that reflected my mixed English and Guyanese cultural heritage and included readings from Guyanese poets Maggie Harris and John Agard. 

Artwork: 

English/Guyanese Identity & Cultural Heritage Represented, acrylic on canvas (2019)

Pakarama Mountains in Region 7 (2018)

2018    

Published in Northamptonshire Black History Association Newsletter:

Woman in Yellow Dress (2018) in Coloured Pencils &

'What Do You Love?' poem, p.8

Exhibitions:

2023

Exhibited at the Launch Event of a special issue of Birkbeck College School of Arts' Dandelion Journal on the theme of intersectionality and the arts.

2018    

Exhibited at The Waendel Art Exhibition, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire:

Maasai Warriors in Acrylics (2018)

Cactus Plant Still Life in Watercolour (2018)