Nicola Currie
Artwork for Nicola Currie
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My paintings begin with the natural world, particularly flowers and still life. I’m drawn to the quiet poetry of everyday objects: a single egg, a fallen bloom, a forgotten ceramic pot. These seemingly ordinary things can invite us to pause, to notice, to wonder. In a visually noisy world, I hope to create space for stillness and reflection. My three-year artist residency at Spetchley Park Gardens, near Worcester, deepened my connection to botanical subjects. Now based in Ledbury, Herefordshire, I’m surrounded by the beauty of the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley, landscapes that continue to inspire my work.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Doing what I love every day.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Nicola Currie Fine Art. I am a classically trained oil painter specialising in still life and floral oil paintings. In recent years I have developed work combining gold leaf with my paintings. I am currently working on paintings inspired by the food and drink of Herefordshire and the local landscape.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I use traditional oil paints, mediums and fine linen canvases or panels. In recent years I have worked combining gold leaf and oil paints. I taught art for 15 years and this was a richly rewarding experience but I recognised that I needed to have time to create more of my own work. I became a full time painter during Covid. I am happy to give talks about my work.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
My training began at home where my father, who worked in textiles, brought home swatches of fabric designs in different colours. I was fascinated about how different colours affected the design. Colour remains my abiding interest and passion. My second degree was in art. When I came to specialise in painting I did courses at the Malvern Hills College and the Norfolk Painting School. Whilst teaching I became interested in Japanese art and this interest was the beginning of my journey into working with gold leaf.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
The Nest Little Verzons Farm - solo exhibition March 2026
h.Art Open Studios September 2025
Worcestershire Open Studios with Croome Park Gallery August 2025
Floral Fiesta solo exhibition Spetchley Park Gardens May 2025
Bath Art Fair February 2025
Sixteen Gallery Cheltenham - Inside - Outside - August 2024
Poetry and Art Exhibition Script Haven Worcester June 2024
Finalist of an exhibition of Christian Art organised by Park Gallery Cheltenham
Step Aside and See - solo exhibition at Worcester Cathedral June 2024
A Many Splendoured Spring - solo exhibition Spetchley Park Gardens May 2024
Bath Art Fair February 2024
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
White Court Art
Sixteen Gallery Online
Spetchley Park Gardens (cards)
Worcester Cathedral (cards)
Blandfords Ledbury (cards)
The Nest, Little Verzons Farm (cards)